Respite Care in Oakhurst, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oakhurst, CA: the local picture

1,657

residents 65 or older (27% of Oakhurst)

75%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Madera County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oakhurst ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oakhurst live with someone: 75% 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 595 Oakhurst residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (39% in Madera County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Oakhurst ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oakhurst compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Oakhurst	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	27%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,611	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Oakhurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coarsegold, CA	8.2 mi	1,230	31%
North Fork, CA	9.4 mi	1,218	30%
Yosemite Lakes, CA	13 mi	1,176	36%
Auberry, CA	20 mi	865	42%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	30 mi	828	27%
Madera Ranchos, CA	32 mi	777	44%

Hospices serving Oakhurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Fresno, CA	34 mi	(559) 447-2540
Oyuna Hospice, Inc	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 374-2726
Bright Horizon Hospice Services	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 443-0303
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 450-5600
Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 432-2003

Nursing homes near Oakhurst (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Mountain Care Center	Oakhurst, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	66	(559) 683-2244
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Dp/SNF	Mariposa, CA	22 mi	2 of 5	16	(209) 966-3631

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakhurst. 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 Oakhurst

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 24% of the $6,134 monthly median income of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst: common questions

Which hospices serve Oakhurst?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Oakhurst ZIP codes, including Aseracare Hospice, Oyuna Hospice, Inc, Bright Horizon Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Oakhurst?

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 24% of the $6,134 monthly median income of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst. 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 Oakhurst, CA