Respite Care in Burney, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Burney, CA: the local picture

915

residents 65 or older (34% of Burney)

79%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Shasta County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Burney live with someone: 79% 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 374 Burney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (39% in Shasta County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Burney ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Burney compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Burney	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	23%
Residents 65 or older	34%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,024	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Burney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bella Vista, CA	35 mi	962	50%
Palo Cedro, CA	37 mi	799	35%
Shasta Lake, CA	40 mi	2,121	44%
Redding, CA	42 mi	18,907	40%
Anderson, CA	44 mi	1,936	54%
Mount Shasta, CA	45 mi	1,080	30%

Hospices serving Burney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Intermountain Hospice	Fall River Mills, CA	15 mi	(530) 336-5511
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	119 mi	(530) 844-2755
Hospice Of Humboldt, Inc.	Eureka, CA	130 mi	(707) 445-8443

Nursing homes near Burney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mayers Memorial Hospital	Fall River Mills, CA	16 mi	2 of 5	99	(530) 336-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Burney. 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 Burney

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 34% of the $4,335 monthly median income of Burney 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 Burney: common questions

Which hospices serve Burney?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Burney ZIP codes, including Intermountain Hospice, Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc, Hospice Of Humboldt, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Burney?

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 34% of the $4,335 monthly median income of Burney 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 Burney. 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 Burney, CA