Respite Care in Edwards AFB, CA
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Respite Care in Edwards AFB, CA: the local picture
About 0 Edwards AFB residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Edwards AFB ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Edwards AFB compared with Kern County and California
| Census figure | Edwards AFB | Kern County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 12% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around Edwards AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron, CA | 17 mi | 376 | 59% |
| Rosamond, CA | 17 mi | 2,279 | 40% |
| Mojave, CA | 17 mi | 450 | 57% |
| California City, CA | 17 mi | 1,875 | 47% |
| Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 20,413 | 34% |
| Lake Los Angeles, CA | 21 mi | 1,492 | 38% |
Hospices serving Edwards AFB
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Hospice- Lancaster | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | (661) 674-3300 |
| Anthem Hospice | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | (661) 310-3256 |
| Oasis Hospice | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | (661) 402-2221 |
| Anesi Hospice | Burbank, CA | 55 mi | (818) 538-7311 |
| Melrose Comfort Hospice, Inc | Burbank, CA | 55 mi | (818) 295-3311 |
Nursing homes near Edwards AFB (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Care Center | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 199 | (661) 949-5524 |
| Mirage Post Acute | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 1 of 5 | 299 | (661) 948-7501 |
| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (661) 942-8463 |
| The Ellison John Transitional Care Center | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 1 of 5 | 170 | (661) 494-8600 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Edwards AFB. 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 Edwards AFB
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.
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 Edwards AFB: common questions
Which hospices serve Edwards AFB?
Medicare lists 5 hospices for Edwards AFB ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice- Lancaster, Anthem Hospice, Oasis Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Edwards AFB?
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 Edwards AFB. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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