Respite Care in Perris, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perris, CA: the local picture

6,351

residents 65 or older (7.9% of Perris)

93%

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

44%

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

176

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perris ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perris live with someone: 93% 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 2,784 Perris residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (35% in Riverside County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 176 hospices serving Perris ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Perris compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Perris	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.0%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,215	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Perris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Good Hope, CA	3.4 mi	988	48%
Mead Valley, CA	4.7 mi	1,534	47%
Nuevo, CA	4.7 mi	587	32%
Meadowbrook, CA	5.7 mi	250	49%
Homeland, CA	7.0 mi	1,376	51%
Menifee, CA	7.2 mi	19,236	39%

Hospices serving Perris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice & Healthcare, Inc	Sun City, CA	6.1 mi	(951) 679-8872
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Riverside, CA	8.4 mi	(909) 386-6000
Destiny Hospice Care Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	12 mi	(951) 243-8871
Inland Valley Hospice	Riverside, CA	14 mi	(951) 360-5848
Compassionate Care Hospice	Riverside, CA	14 mi	(800) 200-7177

Nursing homes near Perris (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Centinela Grand Inc	Perris, CA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	109	(951) 657-2135
Menifee Lakes Post Acute	Sun City, CA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(951) 679-6858
Riverside Village Healthcare Center	Riverside, CA	6.9 mi	2 of 5	59	(951) 238-6803
Rancho Bellagio Post Acute	Moreno Valley, CA	9.4 mi	4 of 5	99	(951) 363-5434

Straight-line miles from the center of Perris. 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 Perris

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 27% of the $5,351 monthly median income of Perris 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 Perris: common questions

Which hospices serve Perris?

Medicare lists 176 hospices for Perris ZIP codes, including Hope Hospice & Healthcare, Inc, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, Destiny Hospice Care Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Perris?

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 27% of the $5,351 monthly median income of Perris 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 Perris. 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 Perris, CA