Respite Care in California City, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in California City, CA: the local picture

1,875

residents 65 or older (13% of California City)

60%

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

47%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve California City ZIP codes

Most older adults in California City live with someone: 60% 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 870 California City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (37% in Kern County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving California City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

California City compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	California City	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,379	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around California City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Boron, CA	14 mi	376	59%
Edwards AFB, CA	17 mi	0	—
Mojave, CA	20 mi	450	57%
Rosamond, CA	28 mi	2,279	40%
Tehachapi, CA	33 mi	1,604	47%
China Lake Acres, CA	35 mi	392	35%

Hospices serving California City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice- Lancaster	Lancaster, CA	35 mi	(661) 674-3300
Anthem Hospice	Lancaster, CA	35 mi	(661) 310-3256
Valley's Best Hospice - Av	Lancaster, CA	35 mi	(818) 353-0042
Graceful Palms Hospice And Palliative Care Corp.	Palmdale, CA	43 mi	(661) 538-1435
Premier Hospice & Home Care	Valencia, CA	65 mi	(800) 862-8421

Straight-line miles from the center of California City. 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 California 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 34% of the $4,365 monthly median income of California 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.

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.

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Questions

Respite Care in California City: common questions

Which hospices serve California City?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for California City ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice- Lancaster, Anthem Hospice, Valley's Best Hospice - Av.

How much does respite care cost in California 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 34% of the $4,365 monthly median income of California 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 California 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.

Respite Care in California City, CA