Respite Care in Alpine, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alpine, CA: the local picture

2,964

residents 65 or older (20% of Alpine)

90%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alpine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alpine live with someone: 90% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 657 Alpine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (31% in San Diego County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Alpine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alpine compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Alpine	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.6%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,143	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Alpine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harbison Canyon, CA	4.9 mi	784	38%
Crest, CA	7.1 mi	555	28%
Lakeside, CA	8.7 mi	4,428	41%
Granite Hills, CA	9.1 mi	649	34%
Winter Gardens, CA	9.9 mi	3,014	35%
Jamul, CA	11 mi	1,412	38%

Hospices serving Alpine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
La Paz Hospice Inc.	Alpine, CA	1.0 mi	(480) 215-6706
Together Hospice Care LLC	La Mesa, CA	16 mi	(760) 743-3055
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California	San Diego, CA	20 mi	(760) 643-0400
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice	San Diego, CA	22 mi	(619) 641-4100
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC	San Diego, CA	22 mi	(855) 848-5433

Nursing homes near Alpine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Royal Home	El Cajon, CA	9.6 mi	4 of 5	19	(619) 443-3886
Country Hills Post Acute	El Cajon, CA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	305	(619) 441-8745
Lakeside Special Care Center	Lakeside, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	94	(619) 561-1222
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center	El Cajon, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	96	(619) 444-1107

Straight-line miles from the center of Alpine. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Alpine

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 17% of the $8,512 monthly median income of Alpine 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Alpine: common questions

Which hospices serve Alpine?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Alpine ZIP codes, including La Paz Hospice Inc., Together Hospice Care LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California.

How much does respite care cost in Alpine?

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 17% of the $8,512 monthly median income of Alpine 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Alpine. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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.

Respite Care in Alpine, CA