Respite Care in Big Bear City, CA
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Respite Care in Big Bear City, CA: the local picture
Most older adults in Big Bear City live with someone: 67% 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 829 Big Bear City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Big Bear City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Big Bear City compared with San Bernardino County and California
| Census figure | Big Bear City | San Bernardino County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 37% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.7% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% | 4.6% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,600 | $61,795 | — |
Older residents in towns around Big Bear City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Lake, CA | 5.6 mi | 1,082 | 17% |
| Lucerne Valley, CA | 14 mi | 1,214 | 64% |
| Running Springs, CA | 18 mi | 844 | 29% |
| Morongo Valley, CA | 18 mi | 680 | 48% |
| Yucaipa, CA | 21 mi | 8,728 | 40% |
| Cherry Valley, CA | 21 mi | 2,194 | 39% |
Hospices serving Big Bear City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Hospice LLC | Big Bear City, CA | 1.1 mi | (909) 281-2550 |
| Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc | Redlands, CA | 25 mi | (909) 307-0089 |
| Aurora Spring Hospice Care, Inc. | San Bernardino, CA | 30 mi | (909) 571-5761 |
| Inland Valley Hospice Care | Apple Valley, CA | 30 mi | (760) 243-2501 |
| St Martin High Desert | Victorville, CA | 38 mi | (442) 255-4992 |
Nursing homes near Big Bear City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF | Big Bear Lake, CA | 5.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 21 | (909) 866-6501 |
| Oak Glen Post Acute | Cherry Valley, CA | 21 mi | 3 of 5 | 59 | (951) 845-3194 |
| Cedar Mountain Post Acute | Yucaipa, CA | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (909) 790-2273 |
| Mountains Community Hosp Dp/SNF | Lake Arrowhead, CA | 21 mi | 4 of 5 | 19 | (909) 336-3651 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Big Bear City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Big Bear City
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 32% of the $4,633 monthly median income of Big Bear City 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.
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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Respite Care in Big Bear City: common questions
Which hospices serve Big Bear City?
Medicare lists 21 hospices for Big Bear City ZIP codes, including Bear Valley Hospice LLC, Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc, Aurora Spring Hospice Care, Inc..
How much does respite care cost in Big Bear City?
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 32% of the $4,633 monthly median income of Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City. 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.
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