Respite Care in Twentynine Palms, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Twentynine Palms, CA: the local picture

2,097

residents 65 or older (7.7% of Twentynine Palms)

73%

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

48%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Twentynine Palms ZIP codes

Most older adults in Twentynine Palms live with someone: 73% 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 1,004 Twentynine Palms residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Twentynine Palms ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Twentynine Palms compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Twentynine Palms	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	7.7%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,359	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Twentynine Palms

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Joshua Tree, CA	14 mi	1,235	34%
Yucca Valley, CA	20 mi	4,557	42%
Homestead Valley, CA	22 mi	704	41%
Desert Edge, CA	26 mi	1,752	30%
Thousand Palms, CA	28 mi	1,677	46%
Garnet, CA	29 mi	870	32%

Hospices serving Twentynine Palms

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Palm Desert, CA	31 mi	(760) 346-2816
Suncrest Hospice Care	Palm Desert, CA	31 mi	(760) 699-0053
Mission Hospice Services Of Rancho Mirage, LLC	Rancho Mirage, CA	34 mi	(760) 636-4488
Del Rosa Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Rancho Mirage, CA	34 mi	(909) 713-2070
Serenity Hospice LLC	Palm Springs, CA	34 mi	(760) 325-8718

Nursing homes near Twentynine Palms (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hi-Desert Medical Center D/P SNF	Joshua Tree, CA	12 mi	1 of 5	92	(760) 366-6437
Indian Canyon Post Acute	Yucca Valley, CA	19 mi	4 of 5	99	(760) 853-4750
Joshua Tree Post Acute	Yucca Valley, CA	21 mi	4 of 5	47	(760) 853-4760

Straight-line miles from the center of Twentynine Palms. 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 Twentynine Palms

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 26% of the $5,530 monthly median income of Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms: common questions

Which hospices serve Twentynine Palms?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Twentynine Palms ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Suncrest Hospice Care, Mission Hospice Services Of Rancho Mirage, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Twentynine Palms?

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 26% of the $5,530 monthly median income of Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms. 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 Twentynine Palms, CA