Respite Care in Oasis, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oasis, CA: the local picture

232

residents 65 or older (5.7% of Oasis)

74%

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

53%

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

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oasis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oasis 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 124 Oasis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Oasis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oasis compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Oasis	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	5.7%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,708	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Oasis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mecca, CA	4.9 mi	894	45%
Coachella, CA	11 mi	4,177	38%
La Quinta, CA	12 mi	12,242	24%
North Shore, CA	12 mi	366	19%
Indio, CA	15 mi	17,133	34%
Indian Wells, CA	17 mi	2,759	27%

Hospices serving Oasis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reliance Hospice, Inc	Palm Desert, CA	20 mi	(760) 423-6924
Tranquility Sands Hospice, Inc	Palm Desert, CA	20 mi	(760) 565-1774
Allied Hospice & Palliative Care	Palm Desert, CA	21 mi	(760) 537-4647
Gentiva	Palm Desert, CA	21 mi	(760) 346-2816
Suncrest Hospice Care	Palm Desert, CA	21 mi	(760) 699-0053

Nursing homes near Oasis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre	Indio, CA	15 mi	3 of 5	68	(760) 347-6000
Desert Mountain Care Center	Indio, CA	16 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 347-0750
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta	Palm Desert, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	59	(760) 610-0295
Desert Springs Post Acute	Palm Desert, CA	20 mi	1 of 5	178	(760) 341-0261

Straight-line miles from the center of Oasis. 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 Oasis

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 77% of the $1,892 monthly median income of Oasis 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 Oasis: common questions

Which hospices serve Oasis?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Oasis ZIP codes, including Reliance Hospice, Inc, Tranquility Sands Hospice, Inc, Allied Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Oasis?

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 77% of the $1,892 monthly median income of Oasis 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 Oasis. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Oasis, CA