Respite Care in Pine Grove, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pine Grove, CA: the local picture

878

residents 65 or older (29% of Pine Grove)

74%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Amador County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pine Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pine Grove 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 175 Pine Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (33% in Amador County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Pine Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pine Grove compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Pine Grove	Amador County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	29%	28%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,142	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, CA	7.3 mi	1,918	44%
Buckhorn, CA	7.6 mi	820	36%
Sutter Creek, CA	7.7 mi	755	19%
San Andreas, CA	15 mi	1,092	40%
Ione, CA	16 mi	1,726	45%
Rancho Calaveras, CA	22 mi	1,265	33%

Hospices serving Pine Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	6.4 mi	(209) 223-5500
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	33 mi	(916) 306-5200
Bristol Hospice- Stockton	Stockton, CA	47 mi	(209) 670-8000

Nursing homes near Pine Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	7.0 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	15 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	23 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Grove. 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 Pine Grove

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 $5,345 monthly median income of Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Pine Grove?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Pine Grove ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras, American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Bristol Hospice- Stockton.

How much does respite care cost in Pine Grove?

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 $5,345 monthly median income of Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove. 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 Pine Grove, CA