Care Options
Apply for Medi-Cal Long-Term Care Insurance
Covers nursing homes and some home care – Eligibility based on income and assets
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) – Medi-Cal home care program. To apply or find a caregiver:
Riverside County – 888-960-4477
San Bernardino County – 877-800-4544
Senior Advocates of the Desert – Assists with applications for Medi-Cal/IHSS and other community programs
Private Pay Caregiver Agencies
Some SCAN insurance plans cover temporary home care – Call 800-887-8695
CA Paid Family Leave – 70-90% of the family caregiver’s weekly income for 8 weeks
Medical alert / fall monitor systems
For Eligible Veterans
Veterans Aid & Attendance – Provides funds for long-term care
VA Homemakers Program – Limited no-cost home care – Call 909-825-7084
San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs
End of Life Planning
Deputy Power of Attorney for Finances, Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives, Final Arrangements
Inland Counties Legal Services
Riverside County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
San Bernardino County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Local Cremation, Funeral and Body Donation Services
Caregiver Resources and Support
Inland Caregivers Resource Center
Caregiver and grief support groups
Parkinsons Resource Organization
Riverside County Office on Aging
Senior Centers
Mizell Center (Palm Springs)
Desert Hot Springs Senior Center
Joslyn Center (Palm Desert)