Hospice Support in Yosemite Lakes, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Yosemite Lakes, CA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yosemite Lakes ZIP codes

39

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

22%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Madera County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Yosemite Lakes ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aseracare Hospice in Fresno (23 mi) and Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC in Fresno (25 mi).

262 Yosemite Lakes 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.

Yosemite Lakes compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Yosemite Lakes	Madera County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,561	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Yosemite Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Coarsegold, CA	5.4 mi	1,230	31%
Oakhurst, CA	13 mi	1,657	25%
North Fork, CA	14 mi	1,218	14%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	16 mi	828	14%
Madera Ranchos, CA	19 mi	777	17%
Auberry, CA	19 mi	865	14%

Hospices serving Yosemite Lakes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Fresno, CA	23 mi	(559) 447-2540
Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 432-2003
Fresno Hospice	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(209) 727-2470
Bristol Hospice Fresno	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 320-4000
Hinds Hospice - Fresno	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 320-0310
Oyuna Hospice, Inc	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 374-2726

Straight-line miles from the center of Yosemite Lakes. 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 Yosemite Lakes

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 20% of the $7,380 monthly median income of Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Yosemite Lakes?

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 20% of the $7,380 monthly median income of Yosemite Lakes 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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