Respite Care in Phelan, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Phelan, CA: the local picture

2,168

residents 65 or older (12% of Phelan)

88%

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

28%

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

63

Medicare-certified hospices serve Phelan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Phelan live with someone: 88% 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 614 Phelan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 63 hospices serving Phelan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Phelan compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Phelan	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,864	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Phelan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Piñon Hills, CA	5.6 mi	1,492	34%
Oak Hills, CA	7.7 mi	1,442	29%
Wrightwood, CA	8.7 mi	1,355	28%
Mountain View Acres, CA	11 mi	471	47%
Adelanto, CA	11 mi	2,868	43%
Victorville, CA	11 mi	14,339	39%

Hospices serving Phelan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Desert View Hospice, Inc	Victorville, CA	7.2 mi	(877) 709-4247
Desert Wind Hospice Inc	Victorville, CA	7.2 mi	(442) 255-4311
St Martin High Desert	Victorville, CA	7.2 mi	(442) 255-4992
High Desert Hospice Services Inc	Victorville, CA	14 mi	(760) 245-8900
St Bernardine Hospice Care	Apple Valley, CA	19 mi	(760) 983-2647

Nursing homes near Phelan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP	Victorville, CA	12 mi	not rated	—	(760) 208-4970
Spring Valley Post Acute LLC	Victorville, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	126	(760) 245-6477
Knolls West Post Acute LLC	Victorville, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	118	(760) 245-5361
Apple Valley Care Center	Apple Valley, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	99	(760) 240-5051

Straight-line miles from the center of Phelan. 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 Phelan

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 $5,489 monthly median income of Phelan 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 Phelan: common questions

Which hospices serve Phelan?

Medicare lists 63 hospices for Phelan ZIP codes, including Desert View Hospice, Inc, Desert Wind Hospice Inc, St Martin High Desert.

How much does respite care cost in Phelan?

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 $5,489 monthly median income of Phelan 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 Phelan. 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 Phelan, CA