Respite Care in Pomona, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pomona, CA: the local picture

19,870

residents 65 or older (13% of Pomona)

83%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

272

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pomona ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pomona 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 6,741 Pomona residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 272 hospices serving Pomona ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pomona compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Pomona	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,332	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Pomona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Montclair, CA	3.7 mi	4,569	40%
La Verne, CA	4.3 mi	7,419	32%
San Dimas, CA	4.4 mi	6,866	34%
Diamond Bar, CA	5.1 mi	11,217	27%
Claremont, CA	5.3 mi	7,227	32%
Walnut, CA	5.6 mi	6,630	18%

Hospices serving Pomona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prestigious Health Services Inc.	Pomona, CA	1.0 mi	(626) 331-7300
Pro Angels, Inc	Pomona, CA	1.2 mi	(909) 707-6158
Lady Of Joy Hospice, Inc	Montclair, CA	3.7 mi	(909) 222-6960
Aegis Hospice Care	Montclair, CA	3.7 mi	(909) 447-4257
Monzone's Hospice Care LLC	Montclair, CA	3.7 mi	(909) 624-5146

Nursing homes near Pomona (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Park Behavioral Health Center	Pomona, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	43	(909) 622-1069
Pomona Vista Care Center	Pomona, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	59	(909) 623-2481
Country Oaks Care Center	Pomona, CA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	81	(909) 622-1067
Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center	Pomona, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	231	(909) 623-0791

Straight-line miles from the center of Pomona. 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 Pomona

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 30% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Pomona 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 Pomona: common questions

Which hospices serve Pomona?

Medicare lists 272 hospices for Pomona ZIP codes, including Prestigious Health Services Inc., Pro Angels, Inc, Lady Of Joy Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pomona?

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 30% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Pomona 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 Pomona. 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 Pomona, CA