Hospice Support in San Clemente, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in San Clemente, CA: the local picture

87

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Clemente ZIP codes

1,735

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

22%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 87 hospices whose service area includes San Clemente ZIP codes, the nearest offices being West Coast Healthcare, LLC in San Juan Capistrano (4.8 mi) and Cabrillo Hospice in San Juan Capistrano (4.8 mi).

2,890 San Clemente 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.

San Clemente compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	San Clemente	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,896	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around San Clemente

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
San Juan Capistrano, CA	4.3 mi	7,561	21%
Dana Point, CA	5.0 mi	7,300	22%
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA	5.4 mi	2,119	26%
Ladera Ranch, CA	7.1 mi	1,678	22%
Laguna Niguel, CA	7.5 mi	14,372	19%
Las Flores, CA	9.3 mi	330	12%

Hospices serving San Clemente

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
West Coast Healthcare, LLC	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4.8 mi	(949) 270-3770
Cabrillo Hospice	San Juan Capistrano, CA	4.8 mi	(858) 345-3267
California Mission Hospice, LLC	Laguna Hills, CA	11 mi	(949) 829-9888
Parentis Hospice	Laguna Beach, CA	11 mi	(949) 305-2716
Memorialcare Hospice And Palliative Services	Laguna Hills, CA	11 mi	(949) 460-1500
Care Plus Hospice	Laguna Hills, CA	11 mi	(949) 305-4599

Straight-line miles from the center of San Clemente. 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 San Clemente

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 $8,325 monthly median income of San Clemente 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 San Clemente: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in San Clemente?

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 $8,325 monthly median income of San Clemente 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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