Respite Care in Cameron Park, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cameron Park, CA: the local picture

4,273

residents 65 or older (23% of Cameron Park)

75%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cameron Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cameron Park live with someone: 75% 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 1,262 Cameron Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in El Dorado County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Cameron Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cameron Park compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Cameron Park	El Dorado County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	6.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,554	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Cameron Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shingle Springs, CA	2.9 mi	1,057	29%
El Dorado Hills, CA	3.2 mi	10,635	24%
Diamond Springs, CA	8.2 mi	3,108	38%
Folsom, CA	8.3 mi	12,422	27%
Placerville, CA	11 mi	2,604	38%
Granite Bay, CA	11 mi	4,871	23%

Hospices serving Cameron Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
First Call Hospice South	El Dorado Hills, CA	4.4 mi	(916) 281-4414
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	8.9 mi	(916) 306-5200
Oak Creek Hospice, LLC	Folsom, CA	8.9 mi	(916) 458-5994
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	8.9 mi	(916) 603-3550
Snowline Health	Diamond Springs, CA	9.4 mi	(530) 621-7820

Nursing homes near Cameron Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	8.8 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100
Folsom Care Center	Folsom, CA	9.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 985-3641
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842
The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center	Placerville, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 622-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Cameron Park. 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 Cameron Park

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 23% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Cameron Park 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 Cameron Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Cameron Park?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Cameron Park ZIP codes, including First Call Hospice South, American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Oak Creek Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Cameron Park?

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 23% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Cameron Park 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 Cameron Park. 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 Cameron Park, CA