Respite Care in Loma Linda, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Loma Linda, CA: the local picture

3,614

residents 65 or older (14% of Loma Linda)

77%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

117

Medicare-certified hospices serve Loma Linda ZIP codes

Most older adults in Loma Linda live with someone: 77% 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 1,446 Loma Linda residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 117 hospices serving Loma Linda ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Loma Linda compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Loma Linda	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,271	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Loma Linda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grand Terrace, CA	3.9 mi	2,298	31%
Highgrove, CA	4.3 mi	511	31%
Redlands, CA	4.4 mi	10,905	34%
Colton, CA	4.6 mi	6,080	37%
Highland, CA	6.7 mi	6,744	39%
San Bernardino, CA	7.3 mi	23,974	44%

Hospices serving Loma Linda

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellhouse Care Inc	Loma Linda, CA	0.7 mi	(909) 796-4270
Gsr Hospice, Inc	Colton, CA	2.5 mi	(909) 963-0992
Anthem Hospice Providers Inc	Colton, CA	2.5 mi	(909) 367-2578
Blessed Hope Hospice, Inc	San Bernardino, CA	3.1 mi	(909) 492-0055
Roze Room Healthcare	San Bernardino, CA	3.1 mi	(877) 783-0072

Nursing homes near Loma Linda (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Gardens Health Care Center	Loma Linda, CA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(909) 796-0216
Loma Linda Post Acute	Loma Linda, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	83	(909) 796-0235
Asistencia Villa Healthcare Center	Redlands, CA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(909) 793-1382
Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - D/P SNF	Loma Linda, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	56	(909) 796-6915

Straight-line miles from the center of Loma Linda. 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 Loma Linda

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 28% of the $5,273 monthly median income of Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda: common questions

Which hospices serve Loma Linda?

Medicare lists 117 hospices for Loma Linda ZIP codes, including Wellhouse Care Inc, Gsr Hospice, Inc, Anthem Hospice Providers Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Loma Linda?

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 28% of the $5,273 monthly median income of Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda. 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 Loma Linda, CA