Respite Care in Borrego Springs, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Borrego Springs, CA: the local picture

1,097

residents 65 or older (41% of Borrego Springs)

67%

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

20%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Borrego Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Borrego Springs 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 215 Borrego Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (31% in San Diego County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Borrego Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Borrego Springs compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Borrego Springs	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	41%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,254	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Borrego Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Salton City, CA	23 mi	1,210	35%
Oasis, CA	24 mi	232	53%
La Quinta, CA	28 mi	12,242	24%
Mecca, CA	29 mi	894	45%
San Diego Country Estates, CA	30 mi	1,727	25%
Indian Wells, CA	32 mi	2,759	27%

Hospices serving Borrego Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tranquility Sands Hospice, Inc	Palm Desert, CA	33 mi	(760) 565-1774
Goodwill Healthcare Services, Inc	San Diego, CA	55 mi	(858) 355-9903
Comfort And Peace Hospice	San Diego, CA	55 mi	(858) 304-2555
Sharp Hospicecare	San Diego, CA	55 mi	(619) 667-1900
Seaport Hospice	San Diego, CA	56 mi	(858) 634-5870

Straight-line miles from the center of Borrego Springs. 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 Borrego Springs

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 26% of the $5,605 monthly median income of Borrego Springs 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 Borrego Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Borrego Springs?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Borrego Springs ZIP codes, including Tranquility Sands Hospice, Inc, Goodwill Healthcare Services, Inc, Comfort And Peace Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Borrego Springs?

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 26% of the $5,605 monthly median income of Borrego Springs 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 Borrego Springs. 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 Borrego Springs, CA