Respite Care in Salton City, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Salton City, CA: the local picture

1,210

residents 65 or older (20% of Salton City)

71%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Imperial County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Salton City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Salton City live with someone: 71% 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 426 Salton City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (47% in Imperial County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Salton City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Salton City compared with Imperial County and California

Census figure	Salton City	Imperial County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	19%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,542	$36,563	—

Older residents in towns around Salton City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Shore, CA	15 mi	366	19%
Oasis, CA	18 mi	232	53%
Mecca, CA	20 mi	894	45%
Borrego Springs, CA	23 mi	1,097	20%
Calipatria, CA	29 mi	665	44%
Coachella, CA	29 mi	4,177	38%

Hospices serving Salton City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tranquility Sands Hospice, Inc	Palm Desert, CA	38 mi	(760) 565-1774
Hospice Of Imperial Valley	El Centro, CA	42 mi	(760) 352-8905
Family Hospice Care LLC	Palm Springs, CA	50 mi	(760) 674-3344
Meridian Hospice Care	Chino, CA	111 mi	(909) 484-4810
Haga Hospice, Inc	Harbor City, CA	139 mi	(818) 988-0162

Straight-line miles from the center of Salton City. 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 Salton City

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 48% of the $3,045 monthly median income of Salton City 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Salton City: common questions

Which hospices serve Salton City?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Salton City ZIP codes, including Tranquility Sands Hospice, Inc, Hospice Of Imperial Valley, Family Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Salton City?

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 48% of the $3,045 monthly median income of Salton City 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 Salton City. 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 Salton City, CA