Hospice Support in Murrieta, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Murrieta, CA: the local picture

172

Medicare-certified hospices serve Murrieta ZIP codes

1,761

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Riverside County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

Medicare lists 172 hospices whose service area includes Murrieta ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bridge Hospice in Murrieta (0.8 mi) and Aveeva Hospice - South in Murrieta (4.8 mi).

2,920 Murrieta residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Murrieta compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Murrieta	Riverside County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,415	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Murrieta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wildomar, CA	4.9 mi	5,471	15%
French Valley, CA	5.2 mi	4,730	4.7%
Temecula, CA	6.5 mi	14,131	16%
Menifee, CA	8.1 mi	19,236	24%
Canyon Lake, CA	9.0 mi	2,902	24%
Lake Elsinore, CA	11 mi	7,200	9.9%

Hospices serving Murrieta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Hospice	Murrieta, CA	0.8 mi	(951) 297-3336
Aveeva Hospice - South	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 405-3013
Nightingale's Hospice	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 200-6695
Reliable Hospice	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(844) 395-4694
Vnacare	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 658-9288
Talna Hospice Care	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 677-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Murrieta. 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 Murrieta

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 22% of the $6,785 monthly median income of Murrieta 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 Murrieta: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Murrieta?

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 22% of the $6,785 monthly median income of Murrieta 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 Murrieta, CA