Respite Care in Ontario, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ontario, CA: the local picture

18,870

residents 65 or older (10% of Ontario)

80%

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

33%

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

244

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ontario ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ontario live with someone: 80% 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 6,113 Ontario residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 244 hospices serving Ontario ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ontario compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Ontario	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,245	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Ontario

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chino, CA	5.1 mi	11,291	28%
Eastvale, CA	5.3 mi	6,780	29%
Montclair, CA	5.8 mi	4,569	40%
Upland, CA	6.3 mi	12,342	34%
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	6.8 mi	25,493	31%
Jurupa Valley, CA	8.2 mi	13,168	39%

Hospices serving Ontario

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ascendio Health Systems Inc	Ontario, CA	0.9 mi	(909) 904-0829
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California - San Bernardino	Ontario, CA	0.9 mi	(909) 981-1136
Tender Heart Hospice, Inc	Ontario, CA	0.9 mi	(909) 490-0075
Pacific Valley Hospice Care, Inc	Ontario, CA	0.9 mi	(818) 528-5748
Nurses Care Hospice, Inc	Ontario, CA	0.9 mi	(909) 256-0462

Nursing homes near Ontario (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ontario Healthcare Center	Ontario, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	59	(909) 984-6713
Las Colinas Post Acute	Ontario, CA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	216	(909) 984-8629
Inland Christian Home	Ontario, CA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	59	(909) 983-2315
Ontario Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Ontario, CA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	59	(909) 985-2731

Straight-line miles from the center of Ontario. 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 Ontario

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 25% of the $5,770 monthly median income of Ontario 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 Ontario: common questions

Which hospices serve Ontario?

Medicare lists 244 hospices for Ontario ZIP codes, including Ascendio Health Systems Inc, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California - San Bernardino, Tender Heart Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Ontario?

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 25% of the $5,770 monthly median income of Ontario 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 Ontario. 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.

More near Ontario

More senior care near Ontario

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Ontario

More for Ontario families

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 Ontario, CA