In-Home Hospice Support in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Local figures

Hospice Support in San Juan Capistrano, CA: the local picture

72

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Juan Capistrano ZIP codes

760

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

21%

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

29%

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

Medicare lists 72 hospices whose service area includes San Juan Capistrano ZIP codes, the nearest offices being West Coast Healthcare, LLC in San Juan Capistrano (0.5 mi) and Cabrillo Hospice in San Juan Capistrano (0.5 mi).

1,551 San Juan Capistrano 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.

San Juan Capistrano compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	San Juan Capistrano	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,285	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around San Juan Capistrano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dana Point, CA	2.8 mi	7,300	22%
Laguna Niguel, CA	3.3 mi	14,372	19%
Ladera Ranch, CA	3.4 mi	1,678	22%
San Clemente, CA	4.3 mi	13,543	22%
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA	5.4 mi	2,119	26%
Las Flores, CA	6.0 mi	330	12%

Hospices serving San Juan Capistrano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
West Coast Healthcare, LLC	San Juan Capistrano, CA	0.5 mi	(949) 270-3770
Cabrillo Hospice	San Juan Capistrano, CA	0.5 mi	(858) 345-3267
Transition Care Telemetry, Inc.	San Juan Capistrano, CA	0.5 mi	(888) 757-2018
Parentis Hospice	Laguna Beach, CA	6.8 mi	(949) 305-2716
Memorialcare Hospice And Palliative Services	Laguna Hills, CA	6.8 mi	(949) 460-1500
Care Plus Hospice	Laguna Hills, CA	6.8 mi	(949) 305-4599

Straight-line miles from the center of San Juan Capistrano. 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 Juan Capistrano

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 19% of the $7,607 monthly median income of San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in San Juan Capistrano?

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 19% of the $7,607 monthly median income of San Juan Capistrano 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.