Respite Care in Home Gardens, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Home Gardens, CA: the local picture

1,570

residents 65 or older (15% of Home Gardens)

88%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

108

Medicare-certified hospices serve Home Gardens ZIP codes

Most older adults in Home Gardens 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 750 Home Gardens residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 108 hospices serving Home Gardens ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Home Gardens compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Home Gardens	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,500	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Home Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Corona, CA	3.3 mi	20,723	34%
Norco, CA	4.0 mi	3,897	32%
Coronita, CA	5.7 mi	358	63%
Eastvale, CA	7.1 mi	6,780	29%
Riverside, CA	7.9 mi	38,145	38%
Woodcrest, CA	8.2 mi	3,034	33%

Hospices serving Home Gardens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vanguard Hospice Care	Corona, CA	1.4 mi	(909) 548-0100
Direct Provider Of Hospice Inc.	Corona, CA	1.4 mi	(909) 727-3013
Care Dimensions Healthcare	Corona, CA	1.4 mi	(951) 340-3300
Riva Hospice Of California	Riverside, CA	3.4 mi	(323) 831-6891
Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, Inc	Norco, CA	3.9 mi	(951) 735-3485

Nursing homes near Home Gardens (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Corona Health Care Center	Corona, CA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(951) 735-0252
Arlington Gardens Care Center	Riverside, CA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(951) 351-2800
Corona Regional Medical Center D/P SNF	Corona, CA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	61	(951) 736-7200
Corona Post Acute Center	Corona, CA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	176	(951) 736-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Home Gardens. 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 Home Gardens

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 23% of the $6,292 monthly median income of Home Gardens 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 Home Gardens: common questions

Which hospices serve Home Gardens?

Medicare lists 108 hospices for Home Gardens ZIP codes, including Vanguard Hospice Care, Direct Provider Of Hospice Inc., Care Dimensions Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Home Gardens?

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 23% of the $6,292 monthly median income of Home Gardens 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 Home Gardens. 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 Home Gardens, CA