Respite Care in Bloomington, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bloomington, CA: the local picture

2,519

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Bloomington)

93%

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

33%

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

85

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bloomington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bloomington live with someone: 93% 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 826 Bloomington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 85 hospices serving Bloomington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bloomington compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Bloomington	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.4%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,791	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rialto, CA	4.0 mi	11,280	40%
Colton, CA	4.4 mi	6,080	37%
Fontana, CA	4.9 mi	20,785	38%
Grand Terrace, CA	5.4 mi	2,298	31%
Jurupa Valley, CA	5.5 mi	13,168	39%
Highgrove, CA	6.3 mi	511	31%

Hospices serving Bloomington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice	Fontana, CA	4.0 mi	(909) 609-3838
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	5.0 mi	(951) 393-1333
Hospice Of Ie And Oc	Grand Terrace, CA	5.4 mi	(909) 800-3972
Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care	Colton, CA	6.8 mi	(909) 321-5158
Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC	Riverside, CA	6.8 mi	(951) 308-6000

Nursing homes near Bloomington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rialto Post Acute Center	Rialto, CA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	177	(909) 877-1361
Citrus Nursing Center	Fontana, CA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	99	(909) 823-3481
Jurupa Hills Post Acute	Riverside, CA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	143	(951) 681-2200
Vista Pacifica Convalescent Hospital	Jurupa Valley, CA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	49	(951) 682-4833

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomington. 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 Bloomington

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 28% of the $5,233 monthly median income of Bloomington 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 Bloomington: common questions

Which hospices serve Bloomington?

Medicare lists 85 hospices for Bloomington ZIP codes, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice, Advantage Health Systems, Hospice Of Ie And Oc.

How much does respite care cost in Bloomington?

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 28% of the $5,233 monthly median income of Bloomington 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 Bloomington. 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 Bloomington, CA