Respite Care in Apple Valley, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Apple Valley, CA: the local picture

13,919

residents 65 or older (18% of Apple Valley)

78%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

135

Medicare-certified hospices serve Apple Valley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Apple Valley live with someone: 78% 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 6,066 Apple Valley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 135 hospices serving Apple Valley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Apple Valley compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Apple Valley	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,441	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Apple Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Spring Valley Lake, CA	4.1 mi	1,729	44%
Victorville, CA	8.2 mi	14,339	39%
Mountain View Acres, CA	8.2 mi	471	47%
Hesperia, CA	11 mi	10,712	42%
Adelanto, CA	13 mi	2,868	43%
Oak Hills, CA	15 mi	1,442	29%

Hospices serving Apple Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Bernardine Hospice Care	Apple Valley, CA	0.3 mi	(760) 983-2647
Green Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Apple Valley, CA	0.3 mi	(760) 242-0088
Vnacare	Apple Valley, CA	0.3 mi	(760) 946-4730
Inland Valley Hospice Care	Apple Valley, CA	0.3 mi	(760) 243-2501
High Desert Hospice Services Inc	Victorville, CA	5.3 mi	(760) 245-8900

Nursing homes near Apple Valley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apple Valley Care Center	Apple Valley, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	99	(760) 240-5051
Knolls West Post Acute LLC	Victorville, CA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	118	(760) 245-5361
Spring Valley Post Acute LLC	Victorville, CA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	126	(760) 245-6477
Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP	Victorville, CA	7.5 mi	not rated	—	(760) 208-4970

Straight-line miles from the center of Apple Valley. 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 Apple Valley

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 30% of the $4,953 monthly median income of Apple Valley 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Apple Valley: common questions

Which hospices serve Apple Valley?

Medicare lists 135 hospices for Apple Valley ZIP codes, including St Bernardine Hospice Care, Green Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC, Vnacare.

How much does respite care cost in Apple Valley?

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 30% of the $4,953 monthly median income of Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley. 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 Apple Valley, CA