Respite Care in Yosemite Lakes, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yosemite Lakes, CA: the local picture

1,176

residents 65 or older (22% of Yosemite Lakes)

78%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Madera County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yosemite Lakes ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yosemite Lakes live with someone: 78% 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 Yosemite Lakes residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (39% in Madera County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Yosemite Lakes ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yosemite Lakes compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Yosemite Lakes	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,561	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Yosemite Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coarsegold, CA	5.4 mi	1,230	31%
Oakhurst, CA	13 mi	1,657	37%
North Fork, CA	14 mi	1,218	30%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	16 mi	828	27%
Madera Ranchos, CA	19 mi	777	44%
Auberry, CA	19 mi	865	42%

Hospices serving Yosemite Lakes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Fresno, CA	23 mi	(559) 447-2540
Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 432-2003
Fresno Hospice	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(209) 727-2470
Bristol Hospice Fresno	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 320-4000
Hinds Hospice - Fresno	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 320-0310

Nursing homes near Yosemite Lakes (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Mountain Care Center	Oakhurst, CA	12 mi	1 of 5	66	(559) 683-2244
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Madera, CA	22 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 673-9228
Madera Care Center	Madera, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	64	(559) 673-9278
Willow Creek Healthcare Center	Clovis, CA	24 mi	3 of 5	159	(559) 323-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Yosemite Lakes. 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 Yosemite Lakes

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 20% of the $7,380 monthly median income of Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes: common questions

Which hospices serve Yosemite Lakes?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Yosemite Lakes ZIP codes, including Aseracare Hospice, Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC, Fresno Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Yosemite Lakes?

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 20% of the $7,380 monthly median income of Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes. 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 Yosemite Lakes, CA