Respite Care in Homeland, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Homeland, CA: the local picture

1,376

residents 65 or older (18% of Homeland)

67%

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

51%

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

48

Medicare-certified hospices serve Homeland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Homeland live with someone: 67% 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 700 Homeland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 48 hospices serving Homeland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Homeland compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Homeland	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,500	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Homeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green Acres, CA	2.1 mi	292	35%
Winchester, CA	3.0 mi	234	63%
Nuevo, CA	4.1 mi	587	32%
Menifee, CA	5.6 mi	19,236	39%
Hemet, CA	6.7 mi	19,879	45%
Perris, CA	7.0 mi	6,351	44%

Hospices serving Homeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice & Healthcare, Inc	Sun City, CA	5.6 mi	(951) 679-8872
Bella Terra Hospice	Moreno Valley, CA	14 mi	(951) 397-4755
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Riverside, CA	15 mi	(909) 386-6000
Vnacare	Murrieta, CA	16 mi	(951) 658-9288
Nightingale's Hospice	Murrieta, CA	16 mi	(951) 200-6695

Nursing homes near Homeland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Menifee Lakes Post Acute	Sun City, CA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(951) 679-6858
The Village Healthcare Center	Hemet, CA	6.5 mi	4 of 5	54	(951) 766-5116
Hemet Hills Post Acute	Hemet, CA	7.2 mi	1 of 5	178	(951) 925-9171
Ramona Rehabilitation And Post Acute Care Center	Hemet, CA	7.7 mi	3 of 5	104	(951) 652-0011

Straight-line miles from the center of Homeland. 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 Homeland

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 37% of the $3,958 monthly median income of Homeland 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 Homeland: common questions

Which hospices serve Homeland?

Medicare lists 48 hospices for Homeland ZIP codes, including Hope Hospice & Healthcare, Inc, Bella Terra Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California.

How much does respite care cost in Homeland?

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 37% of the $3,958 monthly median income of Homeland 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 Homeland. 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.

More near Homeland

More senior care near Homeland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Homeland

More for Homeland families

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 Homeland, CA