Hospice Support in Discovery Bay, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Discovery Bay, CA: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Discovery Bay ZIP codes

345

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Contra Costa County)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Discovery Bay ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. in Brentwood (5.3 mi) and Grace And Glory Hospice, Inc in Brentwood (5.3 mi).

597 Discovery Bay residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Discovery Bay compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Discovery Bay	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	7.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,682	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Discovery Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Brentwood, CA	6.9 mi	10,323	17%
Oakley, CA	8.0 mi	5,245	18%
Mountain House, CA	10 mi	1,640	4.8%
Antioch, CA	12 mi	16,637	18%
Country Club, CA	15 mi	1,595	27%
Tracy, CA	15 mi	10,957	14%

Hospices serving Discovery Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.	Brentwood, CA	5.3 mi	(925) 392-8536
Grace And Glory Hospice, Inc	Brentwood, CA	5.3 mi	(650) 898-5784
Sacred Hands Hospice Home Care, LLC	Antioch, CA	13 mi	(209) 762-2910
Compassionate Care Hospice	San Ramon, CA	22 mi	(415) 651-3632
Lifecare Solutions Palliative And Hospice	Dublin, CA	22 mi	(510) 573-2523
Zenith Healthcare Inc.	Pleasanton, CA	22 mi	(925) 201-1547

Straight-line miles from the center of Discovery Bay. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Discovery Bay

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 19% of the $7,557 monthly median income of Discovery Bay 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Discovery Bay: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Discovery Bay?

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 19% of the $7,557 monthly median income of Discovery Bay 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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