Respite Care in Calimesa, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Calimesa, CA: the local picture

2,267

residents 65 or older (21% of Calimesa)

72%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

66

Medicare-certified hospices serve Calimesa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Calimesa live with someone: 72% 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 868 Calimesa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 66 hospices serving Calimesa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Calimesa compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Calimesa	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,917	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Calimesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yucaipa, CA	3.3 mi	8,728	40%
Cherry Valley, CA	4.9 mi	2,194	39%
Mentone, CA	6.1 mi	1,272	46%
Redlands, CA	8.1 mi	10,905	34%
Banning, CA	9.3 mi	8,599	46%
Beaumont, CA	9.6 mi	8,517	32%

Hospices serving Calimesa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Los Feliz Hospice Health Care	Beaumont, CA	5.5 mi	(951) 845-7800
Hospice Of Redlands Community Hospital	Redlands, CA	8.1 mi	(909) 335-5643
Bella Terra Hospice	Moreno Valley, CA	12 mi	(951) 397-4755
Roze Room Healthcare	San Bernardino, CA	14 mi	(877) 783-0072
Ally Hospice	San Bernardino, CA	14 mi	(909) 381-4400

Nursing homes near Calimesa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yucaipa Hills Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	82	(909) 795-2421
Creekside Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(909) 795-2476
Cedar Mountain Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 790-2273
Oak Glen Post Acute	Cherry Valley, CA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	59	(951) 845-3194

Straight-line miles from the center of Calimesa. 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 Calimesa

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 35% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Calimesa 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 Calimesa: common questions

Which hospices serve Calimesa?

Medicare lists 66 hospices for Calimesa ZIP codes, including Los Feliz Hospice Health Care, Hospice Of Redlands Community Hospital, Bella Terra Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Calimesa?

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 35% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Calimesa 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 Calimesa. 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 Calimesa, CA