Respite Care in Wofford Heights, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wofford Heights, CA: the local picture

787

residents 65 or older (30% of Wofford Heights)

71%

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

25%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wofford Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wofford Heights 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 195 Wofford Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (37% in Kern County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Wofford Heights compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Wofford Heights	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	30%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,420	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Wofford Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Isabella, CA	5.4 mi	757	37%
East Niles, CA	35 mi	2,753	35%
Hillcrest, CA	36 mi	1,129	30%
East Bakersfield, CA	36 mi	762	48%
La Cresta, CA	36 mi	1,051	46%
East Porterville, CA	37 mi	487	26%

Hospices serving Wofford Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aasta Hospice	Bakersfield, CA	38 mi	(661) 523-3686
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Bakersfield, CA	38 mi	(714) 921-2273
Gentiva	Bakersfield, CA	42 mi	(661) 324-1232
Bristol Hospice - Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	42 mi	(661) 716-4000
Hoffmann Hospice	Bakersfield, CA	46 mi	(661) 410-1010

Nursing homes near Wofford Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF	Lake Isabella, CA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	74	(760) 379-2681

Straight-line miles from the center of Wofford Heights. 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 Wofford Heights

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 72% of the $2,035 monthly median income of Wofford Heights 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 Wofford Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Wofford Heights?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Wofford Heights ZIP codes, including Aasta Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Wofford Heights?

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 72% of the $2,035 monthly median income of Wofford Heights 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 Wofford Heights. 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 Wofford Heights, CA