Respite Care in Buckhorn, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Buckhorn, CA: the local picture

820

residents 65 or older (23% of Buckhorn)

78%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Amador County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Buckhorn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Buckhorn 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 292 Buckhorn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Amador County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Buckhorn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Buckhorn compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Buckhorn	Amador County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	23%	28%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	8.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,111	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Buckhorn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pine Grove, CA	7.6 mi	878	20%
Jackson, CA	15 mi	1,918	44%
Sutter Creek, CA	15 mi	755	19%
San Andreas, CA	20 mi	1,092	40%
Pollock Pines, CA	21 mi	1,394	28%
Diamond Springs, CA	23 mi	3,108	38%

Hospices serving Buckhorn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	14 mi	(209) 223-5500
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	37 mi	(916) 306-5200
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC	Sacramento, CA	54 mi	(916) 928-0102
Bristol Hospice- Stockton	Stockton, CA	55 mi	(209) 670-8000

Nursing homes near Buckhorn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	20 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842
The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center	Placerville, CA	23 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 622-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhorn. 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 Buckhorn

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 22% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn: common questions

Which hospices serve Buckhorn?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Buckhorn ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras, American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Buckhorn?

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 22% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn. 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 Buckhorn, CA