Respite Care in Murrieta, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Murrieta, CA: the local picture

14,395

residents 65 or older (13% of Murrieta)

79%

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

35%

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

172

Medicare-certified hospices serve Murrieta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Murrieta live with someone: 79% 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 4,933 Murrieta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 172 hospices serving Murrieta ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Murrieta compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Murrieta	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,415	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Murrieta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wildomar, CA	4.9 mi	5,471	38%
French Valley, CA	5.2 mi	4,730	29%
Temecula, CA	6.5 mi	14,131	31%
Menifee, CA	8.1 mi	19,236	39%
Canyon Lake, CA	9.0 mi	2,902	29%
Lake Elsinore, CA	11 mi	7,200	34%

Hospices serving Murrieta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Hospice	Murrieta, CA	0.8 mi	(951) 297-3336
Aveeva Hospice - South	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 405-3013
Nightingale's Hospice	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 200-6695
Reliable Hospice	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(844) 395-4694
Vnacare	Murrieta, CA	4.8 mi	(951) 658-9288

Nursing homes near Murrieta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Murrieta Health And Rehabilitation Center	Murrieta, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	145	(951) 600-4640
The Springs Health And Rehabilitation Center	Murrieta, CA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	170	(951) 417-8200
Temecula Healthcare Center	Temecula, CA	8.1 mi	2 of 5	115	(951) 466-0200
Menifee Lakes Post Acute	Sun City, CA	10 mi	3 of 5	99	(951) 679-6858

Straight-line miles from the center of Murrieta. 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 Murrieta

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 22% of the $6,785 monthly median income of Murrieta 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 Murrieta: common questions

Which hospices serve Murrieta?

Medicare lists 172 hospices for Murrieta ZIP codes, including Bridge Hospice, Aveeva Hospice - South, Nightingale's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Murrieta?

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 22% of the $6,785 monthly median income of Murrieta 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 Murrieta. 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 Murrieta, CA