Respite Care in Lemon Grove, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lemon Grove, CA: the local picture

4,042

residents 65 or older (15% of Lemon Grove)

78%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

51

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lemon Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lemon Grove 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 1,539 Lemon Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (31% in San Diego County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 51 hospices serving Lemon Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lemon Grove compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Lemon Grove	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,990	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Lemon Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Presa, CA	2.3 mi	5,288	36%
La Mesa, CA	2.6 mi	9,437	31%
Spring Valley, CA	3.4 mi	4,345	32%
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA	4.4 mi	4,223	30%
Bonita, CA	4.5 mi	3,158	24%
National City, CA	5.9 mi	8,905	37%

Hospices serving Lemon Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Together Hospice Care LLC	La Mesa, CA	3.6 mi	(760) 743-3055
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	(619) 641-4100
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	(855) 848-5433
Apreva Hospice	San Diego, CA	6.6 mi	(619) 450-4414
Apa Hospice Care Inc	San Diego, CA	7.3 mi	(619) 436-1374

Nursing homes near Lemon Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bella Vista Health Center	Lemon Grove, CA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(619) 644-1000
La Mesa Healthcare Center	La Mesa, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	94	(619) 465-1313
Lemon Grove Care And Rehabilitation Center	Lemon Grove, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	158	(619) 463-0294
Amaya Springs Health Care Center	Spring Valley, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	50	(619) 461-3222

Straight-line miles from the center of Lemon Grove. 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 Lemon Grove

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 $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Lemon Grove?

Medicare lists 51 hospices for Lemon Grove ZIP codes, including Together Hospice Care LLC, Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice, Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lemon Grove?

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 $5,083 monthly median income of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove. 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 Lemon Grove, CA