Respite Care in Wrightwood, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wrightwood, CA: the local picture

1,355

residents 65 or older (27% of Wrightwood)

73%

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

28%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wrightwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wrightwood 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 382 Wrightwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Wrightwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wrightwood compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Wrightwood	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	27%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,000	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Wrightwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Piñon Hills, CA	6.9 mi	1,492	34%
Phelan, CA	8.7 mi	2,168	28%
Oak Hills, CA	13 mi	1,442	29%
San Antonio Heights, CA	13 mi	635	23%
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	15 mi	25,493	31%
Upland, CA	16 mi	12,342	34%

Hospices serving Wrightwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calstro Hospice Inc	Montclair, CA	19 mi	(909) 399-0700
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California - San Bernardino	Ontario, CA	22 mi	(909) 981-1136
High Desert Hospice Services Inc	Victorville, CA	22 mi	(760) 245-8900
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice	Fontana, CA	22 mi	(909) 609-3838
Bellview Hospice Care, Inc	San Bernardino, CA	25 mi	(909) 000-0000

Nursing homes near Wrightwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rancho Mesa Care Center	Alta Loma, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	59	(909) 987-2501
Villa Mesa Care Center	Upland, CA	17 mi	3 of 5	99	(909) 985-1981
Upland Rehabilitation And Care Center	Upland, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	206	(909) 985-1903
Heritage Park Nursing Center	Upland, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	70	(909) 949-4887

Straight-line miles from the center of Wrightwood. 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 Wrightwood

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 33% of the $4,500 monthly median income of Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Wrightwood?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Wrightwood ZIP codes, including Calstro Hospice Inc, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California - San Bernardino, High Desert Hospice Services Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Wrightwood?

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 33% of the $4,500 monthly median income of Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood. 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 Wrightwood, CA