Respite Care in Lake Mathews, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lake Mathews, CA: the local picture

1,322

residents 65 or older (20% of Lake Mathews)

88%

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

47%

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

158

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake Mathews ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lake Mathews 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 624 Lake Mathews residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 158 hospices serving Lake Mathews ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lake Mathews compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Lake Mathews	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,539	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Mathews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woodcrest, CA	3.7 mi	3,034	33%
Mead Valley, CA	4.8 mi	1,534	47%
Good Hope, CA	6.4 mi	988	48%
Temescal Valley, CA	7.3 mi	5,331	30%
Riverside, CA	7.9 mi	38,145	38%
Meadowbrook, CA	8.4 mi	250	49%

Hospices serving Lake Mathews

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Riverside, CA	5.8 mi	(909) 386-6000
Amici Hospice, Inc	Riverside, CA	7.8 mi	(951) 335-5337
Inland Valley Hospice	Riverside, CA	8.3 mi	(951) 360-5848
Compassionate Care Hospice	Riverside, CA	8.3 mi	(800) 200-7177
Ambercity Hospice, Inc	Riverside, CA	8.3 mi	(951) 686-8100

Nursing homes near Lake Mathews (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Village Healthcare Center	Riverside, CA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	59	(951) 238-6803
Centinela Grand Inc	Perris, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	109	(951) 657-2135
Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Riverside, CA	8.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(951) 688-4321
Mission Care Center	Riverside, CA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	40	(951) 688-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Mathews. 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 Lake Mathews

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 25% of the $5,795 monthly median income of Lake Mathews 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 Lake Mathews: common questions

Which hospices serve Lake Mathews?

Medicare lists 158 hospices for Lake Mathews ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, Amici Hospice, Inc, Inland Valley Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lake Mathews?

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 25% of the $5,795 monthly median income of Lake Mathews 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 Lake Mathews. 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 Lake Mathews, CA