Respite Care in Highland, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Highland, CA: the local picture

6,744

residents 65 or older (12% of Highland)

84%

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

39%

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

147

Medicare-certified hospices serve Highland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Highland live with someone: 84% 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 2,580 Highland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 147 hospices serving Highland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Highland compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Highland	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,343	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Redlands, CA	4.2 mi	10,905	34%
Mentone, CA	4.7 mi	1,272	46%
Loma Linda, CA	6.7 mi	3,614	41%
Running Springs, CA	7.6 mi	844	29%
San Bernardino, CA	7.6 mi	23,974	44%
Yucaipa, CA	8.9 mi	8,728	40%

Hospices serving Highland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aviva Hospice Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 284-5600
Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 307-0089
Amerihealth Hospice Provider, Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 793-7558
Rc Harmony Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 335-3831
Hospice Of Redlands Community Hospital	Redlands, CA	5.2 mi	(909) 335-5643

Nursing homes near Highland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Palms Healthcare Center	Highland, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 862-0611
Sierra Vista	Highland, CA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	116	(909) 862-6454
University Post Acute	Mentone, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(909) 794-1189
Highland Care Center Of Redlands	Redlands, CA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	80	(909) 793-2678

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland. 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 Highland

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 26% of the $5,529 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland: common questions

Which hospices serve Highland?

Medicare lists 147 hospices for Highland ZIP codes, including Aviva Hospice Inc, Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc, Amerihealth Hospice Provider, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Highland?

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 26% of the $5,529 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland. 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 Highland, CA