Respite Care in Yucaipa, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yucaipa, CA: the local picture

8,728

residents 65 or older (16% of Yucaipa)

74%

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

40%

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

132

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yucaipa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yucaipa live with someone: 74% 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 3,411 Yucaipa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (37% in San Bernardino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 132 hospices serving Yucaipa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yucaipa compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Yucaipa	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,800	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Yucaipa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Calimesa, CA	3.3 mi	2,267	38%
Mentone, CA	4.5 mi	1,272	46%
Cherry Valley, CA	5.6 mi	2,194	39%
Redlands, CA	7.4 mi	10,905	34%
Highland, CA	8.9 mi	6,744	39%
Banning, CA	10 mi	8,599	46%

Hospices serving Yucaipa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Los Feliz Hospice Health Care	Beaumont, CA	7.1 mi	(951) 845-7800
Aviva Hospice Inc	Redlands, CA	7.4 mi	(909) 284-5600
Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc	Redlands, CA	7.4 mi	(909) 307-0089
Bradford Healthcare	Redlands, CA	7.4 mi	(213) 316-8007
Amerihealth Hospice Provider, Inc	Redlands, CA	7.4 mi	(909) 793-7558

Nursing homes near Yucaipa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Mountain Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 790-2273
Creekside Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	59	(909) 795-2476
Yucaipa Hills Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	82	(909) 795-2421
University Post Acute	Mentone, CA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(909) 794-1189

Straight-line miles from the center of Yucaipa. 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 Yucaipa

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 32% of the $4,567 monthly median income of Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa: common questions

Which hospices serve Yucaipa?

Medicare lists 132 hospices for Yucaipa ZIP codes, including Los Feliz Hospice Health Care, Aviva Hospice Inc, Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Yucaipa?

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 32% of the $4,567 monthly median income of Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa. 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 Yucaipa, CA