Respite Care in Pollock Pines, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pollock Pines, CA: the local picture

1,394

residents 65 or older (22% of Pollock Pines)

83%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pollock Pines ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pollock Pines live with someone: 83% 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 389 Pollock Pines residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in El Dorado County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Pollock Pines ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pollock Pines compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Pollock Pines	El Dorado County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	3.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,065	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Pollock Pines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Placerville, CA	11 mi	2,604	38%
Diamond Springs, CA	14 mi	3,108	38%
Shingle Springs, CA	20 mi	1,057	29%
Buckhorn, CA	21 mi	820	36%
Cameron Park, CA	22 mi	4,273	30%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	23 mi	862	22%

Hospices serving Pollock Pines

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Snowline Health	Diamond Springs, CA	13 mi	(530) 621-7820
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	31 mi	(916) 306-5200
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	31 mi	(916) 603-3550
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	35 mi	(916) 782-5511
R C Hospice Care, Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	38 mi	(916) 858-1440

Nursing homes near Pollock Pines (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center	Placerville, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 622-3400
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Pollock Pines. 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 Pollock Pines

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 $5,505 monthly median income of Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines: common questions

Which hospices serve Pollock Pines?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Pollock Pines ZIP codes, including Snowline Health, American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Centric Care Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pollock Pines?

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 $5,505 monthly median income of Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines. 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 Pollock Pines, CA