Respite Care in Ione, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ione, CA: the local picture

1,726

residents 65 or older (19% of Ione)

78%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Amador County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ione ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ione live with someone: 78% 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 574 Ione residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (33% in Amador County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Ione ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ione compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Ione	Amador County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,250	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Ione

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sutter Creek, CA	8.3 mi	755	19%
Jackson, CA	9.5 mi	1,918	44%
Rancho Murieta, CA	12 mi	2,100	25%
Wilton, CA	15 mi	1,528	37%
Dogtown, CA	15 mi	555	42%
Pine Grove, CA	16 mi	878	20%

Hospices serving Ione

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	10 mi	(209) 223-5500
Better Choice Hospice Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	22 mi	(916) 870-8090
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	24 mi	(916) 306-5200
R C Hospice Care, Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	25 mi	(916) 858-1440
A1 Healthcare	Fair Oaks, CA	26 mi	(916) 706-2513

Nursing homes near Ione (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	19 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Rancho Seco Care Center	Galt, CA	21 mi	not rated	99	(209) 745-1537
Elk Grove Post Acute	Elk Grove, CA	23 mi	3 of 5	136	(916) 685-9525

Straight-line miles from the center of Ione. 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 Ione

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 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Ione 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 Ione: common questions

Which hospices serve Ione?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Ione ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras, Better Choice Hospice Inc, American Heritage Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Ione?

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 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Ione 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 Ione. 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 Ione, CA