Respite Care in Mentone, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mentone, CA: the local picture

1,272

residents 65 or older (13% of Mentone)

74%

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

46%

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

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mentone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mentone live with someone: 74% 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 559 Mentone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Mentone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mentone compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Mentone	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,924	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Mentone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Redlands, CA	3.2 mi	10,905	34%
Yucaipa, CA	4.5 mi	8,728	40%
Highland, CA	4.7 mi	6,744	39%
Calimesa, CA	6.1 mi	2,267	38%
Loma Linda, CA	7.6 mi	3,614	41%
Cherry Valley, CA	10 mi	2,194	39%

Hospices serving Mentone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc	Redlands, CA	3.0 mi	(909) 307-0089
Hospice Of Redlands Community Hospital	Redlands, CA	4.0 mi	(909) 335-5643
Del Rosa Hospice Ii	San Bernardino, CA	9.1 mi	(909) 313-5225
Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC	Riverside, CA	14 mi	(951) 308-6000
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	15 mi	(951) 393-1333

Nursing homes near Mentone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Post Acute	Mentone, CA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(909) 794-1189
Highland Care Center Of Redlands	Redlands, CA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(909) 793-2678
Plymouth Village	Redlands, CA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	48	(909) 793-1233
Cedar Mountain Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 790-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Mentone. 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 Mentone

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 36% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Mentone 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 Mentone: common questions

Which hospices serve Mentone?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Mentone ZIP codes, including Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc, Hospice Of Redlands Community Hospital, Del Rosa Hospice Ii.

How much does respite care cost in Mentone?

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 36% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Mentone 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 Mentone. 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 Mentone, CA