Respite Care in Colton, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Colton, CA: the local picture

6,080

residents 65 or older (11% of Colton)

82%

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

37%

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

141

Medicare-certified hospices serve Colton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Colton live with someone: 82% 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 2,203 Colton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 141 hospices serving Colton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Colton compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Colton	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,764	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Colton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grand Terrace, CA	1.8 mi	2,298	31%
Highgrove, CA	3.2 mi	511	31%
Bloomington, CA	4.4 mi	2,519	33%
Loma Linda, CA	4.6 mi	3,614	41%
Rialto, CA	5.7 mi	11,280	40%
San Bernardino, CA	6.2 mi	23,974	44%

Hospices serving Colton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand Terrace Hospice	Grand Terrace, CA	1.8 mi	(323) 440-4647
Nexus Hospice Of The Inland Empire LLC	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 757-8150
Gsr Hospice, Inc	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 963-0992
Anthem Hospice Providers Inc	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 367-2578
Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 321-5158

Nursing homes near Colton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Terrace Health Care Center	Grand Terrace, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	59	(909) 825-5221
Meadows Ridge Care Center	Colton, CA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 824-1530
The Canyons Post-Acute	Colton, CA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	160	(909) 370-4411
Rialto Post Acute Center	Rialto, CA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	177	(909) 877-1361

Straight-line miles from the center of Colton. 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 Colton

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 $4,230 monthly median income of Colton 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 Colton: common questions

Which hospices serve Colton?

Medicare lists 141 hospices for Colton ZIP codes, including Grand Terrace Hospice, Nexus Hospice Of The Inland Empire LLC, Gsr Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Colton?

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 $4,230 monthly median income of Colton 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 Colton. 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 Colton, CA