Hospice Support in South Lake Tahoe, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Lake Tahoe, CA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Lake Tahoe ZIP codes

295

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in El Dorado County)

27%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes South Lake Tahoe ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Barton Healthcare System Hospice in South Lake Tahoe (0.8 mi) and Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC in Roseville (69 mi).

1,170 South Lake Tahoe residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Lake Tahoe compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	South Lake Tahoe	El Dorado County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	5.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	6.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,803	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around South Lake Tahoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Minden, NV	12 mi	1,032	26%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV	13 mi	3,333	17%
Gardnerville, NV	13 mi	1,864	36%
Indian Hills, NV	15 mi	1,813	24%
Johnson Lane, NV	17 mi	2,495	6.3%
Carson City, NV	20 mi	12,383	30%

Hospices serving South Lake Tahoe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Barton Healthcare System Hospice	South Lake Tahoe, CA	0.8 mi	(530) 543-5581
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	69 mi	(916) 782-5511
Sutter Care At Home	Roseville, CA	69 mi	(916) 797-7850
Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area	Gold River, CA	73 mi	(510) 394-0280
American River Hospice Services	Sacramento, CA	82 mi	(916) 242-4600
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC	Sacramento, CA	85 mi	(916) 928-0102

Straight-line miles from the center of South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe

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 $4,984 monthly median income of South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Lake Tahoe?

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 $4,984 monthly median income of South Lake Tahoe 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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