Hospice Support in Irvine, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Irvine, CA: the local picture

182

Medicare-certified hospices serve Irvine ZIP codes

3,991

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in Orange County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

Medicare lists 182 hospices whose service area includes Irvine ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Salus Hospice in Irvine (1.8 mi) and Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC in Irvine (3.2 mi).

6,369 Irvine residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Irvine compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Irvine	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,664	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Irvine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Tustin, CA	4.3 mi	10,353	17%
Laguna Woods, CA	5.2 mi	14,373	40%
Lake Forest, CA	5.7 mi	12,776	18%
North Tustin, CA	6.0 mi	5,775	16%
Aliso Viejo, CA	7.3 mi	6,024	28%
Laguna Hills, CA	7.4 mi	6,169	18%

Hospices serving Irvine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Salus Hospice	Irvine, CA	1.8 mi	(949) 390-7308
Carechoices Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC	Irvine, CA	3.2 mi	(949) 777-8600
Upwm Healthcare LLC	Irvine, CA	3.4 mi	(800) 970-5518
Heartford Hospice	Irvine, CA	3.4 mi	(949) 630-2764
Essence Hospice	Irvine, CA	3.4 mi	(949) 723-0585
Vna Of Orange County LLC - Hospice	Irvine, CA	3.4 mi	(714) 771-1209

Straight-line miles from the center of Irvine. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Irvine

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,222 monthly median income of Irvine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Irvine: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Irvine?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,222 monthly median income of Irvine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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