Respite Care in Palm Springs, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palm Springs, CA: the local picture

15,917

residents 65 or older (35% of Palm Springs)

60%

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

29%

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

75

Medicare-certified hospices serve Palm Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palm Springs live with someone: 60% 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 4,463 Palm Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 75 hospices serving Palm Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Palm Springs compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Palm Springs	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	35%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,437	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cathedral City, CA	4.9 mi	9,923	32%
Rancho Mirage, CA	6.8 mi	9,243	29%
Garnet, CA	8.6 mi	870	32%
Desert Edge, CA	10.0 mi	1,752	30%
Thousand Palms, CA	11 mi	1,677	46%
Desert Hot Springs, CA	11 mi	4,303	43%

Hospices serving Palm Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Desert Care Hospice	Palm Springs, CA	1.2 mi	(760) 318-0668
Family Hospice Care LLC	Palm Springs, CA	2.6 mi	(760) 674-3344
Blue Horizon Hospice	Palm Springs, CA	2.6 mi	(760) 318-0554
Serenity Hospice LLC	Palm Springs, CA	2.6 mi	(760) 325-8718
Mission Hospice Services Of Rancho Mirage, LLC	Rancho Mirage, CA	7.2 mi	(760) 636-4488

Nursing homes near Palm Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Palm Springs, CA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(760) 327-8541
Premier Care Center For Palm Springs	Palm Springs, CA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(760) 323-2638
Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF	Palm Springs, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	32	(760) 323-6511
California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Palm Springs, CA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	80	(760) 325-2937

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs

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 29% of the $5,036 monthly median income of Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Palm Springs?

Medicare lists 75 hospices for Palm Springs ZIP codes, including Desert Care Hospice, Family Hospice Care LLC, Blue Horizon Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Palm Springs?

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 29% of the $5,036 monthly median income of Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs, CA