Respite Care in Claremont, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Claremont, CA: the local picture

7,227

residents 65 or older (20% of Claremont)

73%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

125

Medicare-certified hospices serve Claremont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Claremont live with someone: 73% 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 2,252 Claremont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 125 hospices serving Claremont ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Claremont compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Claremont	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,042	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Claremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Upland, CA	3.1 mi	12,342	34%
La Verne, CA	3.2 mi	7,419	32%
Montclair, CA	3.8 mi	4,569	40%
San Antonio Heights, CA	3.8 mi	635	23%
Pomona, CA	5.3 mi	19,870	36%
San Dimas, CA	5.5 mi	6,866	34%

Hospices serving Claremont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice Care	Claremont, CA	1.1 mi	(800) 919-6419
Gmc Professional Hospice Care, Inc	Claremont, CA	1.1 mi	(909) 469-2888
Ivy Hospice Care, Inc	Upland, CA	3.3 mi	(909) 931-5090
Nova Home Hospice Inc	Upland, CA	3.3 mi	(909) 946-1213
Achieva Hospice, Inc	Upland, CA	3.3 mi	(909) 981-3000

Nursing homes near Claremont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pilgrim Place Health Services Center	Claremont, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	62	(909) 399-5500
Claremont Manor Care Center	Claremont, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	59	(909) 626-1227
Mount San Antonio Gardens	Pomona, CA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	64	(909) 624-5061
Claremont Care Center	Pomona, CA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(909) 593-1391

Straight-line miles from the center of Claremont. 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 Claremont

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 20% of the $7,170 monthly median income of Claremont 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 Claremont: common questions

Which hospices serve Claremont?

Medicare lists 125 hospices for Claremont ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice Care, Gmc Professional Hospice Care, Inc, Ivy Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Claremont?

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 20% of the $7,170 monthly median income of Claremont 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 Claremont. 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 Claremont, CA