Respite Care in Coarsegold, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Coarsegold, CA: the local picture

1,230

residents 65 or older (31% of Coarsegold)

69%

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

31%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Coarsegold ZIP codes

Most older adults in Coarsegold live with someone: 69% 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 381 Coarsegold residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (39% in Madera County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Coarsegold ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Coarsegold compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Coarsegold	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	31%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,379	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Coarsegold

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yosemite Lakes, CA	5.4 mi	1,176	36%
Oakhurst, CA	8.2 mi	1,657	37%
North Fork, CA	9.9 mi	1,218	30%
Auberry, CA	17 mi	865	42%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	21 mi	828	27%
Madera Ranchos, CA	24 mi	777	44%

Hospices serving Coarsegold

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Fresno, CA	27 mi	(559) 447-2540
Oyuna Hospice, Inc	Fresno, CA	29 mi	(559) 374-2726
Hospice Of The Valley	Fresno, CA	29 mi	(559) 227-7202
Valley Regional Hospice Inc	Fresno, CA	29 mi	(559) 431-3333
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice	Fresno, CA	29 mi	(559) 450-5600

Nursing homes near Coarsegold (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Mountain Care Center	Oakhurst, CA	7.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(559) 683-2244
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Dp/SNF	Mariposa, CA	24 mi	2 of 5	16	(209) 966-3631

Straight-line miles from the center of Coarsegold. 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 Coarsegold

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 37% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Coarsegold 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 Coarsegold: common questions

Which hospices serve Coarsegold?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Coarsegold ZIP codes, including Aseracare Hospice, Oyuna Hospice, Inc, Hospice Of The Valley.

How much does respite care cost in Coarsegold?

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 37% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Coarsegold 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 Coarsegold. 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 Coarsegold, CA