Hospice Support in Lemon Grove, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lemon Grove, CA: the local picture

51

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lemon Grove ZIP codes

376

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in San Diego County)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

Medicare lists 51 hospices whose service area includes Lemon Grove ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Together Hospice Care LLC in La Mesa (3.6 mi) and Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice in San Diego (6.6 mi).

825 Lemon Grove residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lemon Grove compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Lemon Grove	San Diego County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	8.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,990	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Lemon Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
La Presa, CA	2.3 mi	5,288	17%
La Mesa, CA	2.6 mi	9,437	33%
Spring Valley, CA	3.4 mi	4,345	13%
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA	4.4 mi	4,223	18%
Bonita, CA	4.5 mi	3,158	24%
National City, CA	5.9 mi	8,905	23%

Hospices serving Lemon Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Together Hospice Care LLC	La Mesa, CA	3.6 mi	(760) 743-3055
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	(619) 641-4100
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	(855) 848-5433
Apreva Hospice	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	(619) 450-4414
Apa Hospice Care Inc	San Diego, CA	7.3 mi	(619) 436-1374
Silverado Hospice San Diego	San Diego, CA	7.5 mi	(888) 555-1005

Straight-line miles from the center of Lemon Grove. 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 Lemon Grove

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 29% of the $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lemon Grove?

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 29% of the $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Lemon Grove, CA