Respite Care in Desert View Highlands, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Desert View Highlands, CA: the local picture

462

residents 65 or older (18% of Desert View Highlands)

88%

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

19%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Desert View Highlands ZIP codes

Most older adults in Desert View Highlands live with someone: 88% 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 86 Desert View Highlands residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Desert View Highlands ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Desert View Highlands compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Desert View Highlands	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	8.9%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Desert View Highlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palmdale, CA	2.7 mi	18,344	36%
Quartz Hill, CA	5.5 mi	1,802	32%
Acton, CA	6.7 mi	1,799	25%
Lancaster, CA	7.2 mi	20,413	34%
Agua Dulce, CA	11 mi	703	23%
Sun Village, CA	11 mi	1,455	38%

Hospices serving Desert View Highlands

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Oasis Hospice	Lancaster, CA	7.0 mi	(661) 402-2221
Ensure Hospice, Inc	Palmdale, CA	13 mi	(747) 262-5572
Clear Path Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Studio City, CA	34 mi	(818) 724-9202

Nursing homes near Desert View Highlands (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center	Lancaster, CA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	170	(661) 494-8600
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC	Lancaster, CA	6.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(661) 942-8463
Mirage Post Acute	Lancaster, CA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	299	(661) 948-7501
Antelope Valley Care Center	Lancaster, CA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	199	(661) 949-5524

Straight-line miles from the center of Desert View Highlands. 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 Desert View Highlands

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. 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Desert View Highlands: common questions

Which hospices serve Desert View Highlands?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Desert View Highlands ZIP codes, including Oasis Hospice, Ensure Hospice, Inc, Clear Path Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Desert View Highlands?

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. 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 View Highlands. 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 Desert View Highlands, CA