Respite Care in Desert Hot Springs, CA
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Respite Care in Desert Hot Springs, CA: the local picture
Most older adults in Desert Hot Springs live with someone: 71% 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 1,837 Desert Hot Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 66 hospices serving Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Desert Hot Springs compared with Riverside County and California
| Census figure | Desert Hot Springs | Riverside County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 43% | 35% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 21% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,093 | $65,477 | — |
Older residents in towns around Desert Hot Springs
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet, CA | 4.5 mi | 870 | 32% |
| Desert Edge, CA | 6.3 mi | 1,752 | 30% |
| Morongo Valley, CA | 8.0 mi | 680 | 48% |
| Cathedral City, CA | 9.6 mi | 9,923 | 32% |
| Palm Springs, CA | 11 mi | 15,917 | 29% |
| Yucca Valley, CA | 13 mi | 4,557 | 42% |
Hospices serving Desert Hot Springs
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Hospice Care LLC | Palm Springs, CA | 8.0 mi | (760) 674-3344 |
| Blue Horizon Hospice | Palm Springs, CA | 8.0 mi | (760) 318-0554 |
| Serenity Hospice LLC | Palm Springs, CA | 8.0 mi | (760) 325-8718 |
| Desert Care Hospice | Palm Springs, CA | 11 mi | (760) 318-0668 |
| Mission Hospice Services Of Rancho Mirage, LLC | Rancho Mirage, CA | 15 mi | (760) 636-4488 |
Nursing homes near Desert Hot Springs (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs, CA | 7.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 80 | (760) 325-2937 |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Palm Springs, CA | 8.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 32 | (760) 323-6511 |
| Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs, CA | 9.5 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (760) 327-8541 |
| Premier Care Center For Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 99 | (760) 323-2638 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Desert Hot Springs. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Desert Hot Springs
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 45% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Desert Hot Springs 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Desert Hot Springs: common questions
Which hospices serve Desert Hot Springs?
Medicare lists 66 hospices for Desert Hot Springs ZIP codes, including Family Hospice Care LLC, Blue Horizon Hospice, Serenity Hospice LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Desert Hot Springs?
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 45% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs. 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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- Parkinson’s Care in Desert Hot Springs
- Stroke Recovery Support in Desert Hot Springs
- Disability Care for Adults in Desert Hot Springs
- Hospice Support in Desert Hot Springs
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- Senior Housekeeping in Desert Hot Springs
- Medication Reminders in Desert Hot Springs
- Veterans’ Home Care in Desert Hot Springs
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.
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