Hospice Support in Livermore, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Livermore, CA: the local picture

46

Medicare-certified hospices serve Livermore ZIP codes

1,736

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

23%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

Medicare lists 46 hospices whose service area includes Livermore ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Careplus Hospice Services, Inc in Livermore (4.6 mi) and One Health Hospice, Inc in Livermore (4.6 mi).

2,779 Livermore residents 65 or older live alone (23% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Livermore compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Livermore	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,880	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Livermore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pleasanton, CA	6.8 mi	12,835	21%
Dublin, CA	7.7 mi	6,829	16%
Camino Tassajara, CA	9.9 mi	776	6.1%
San Ramon, CA	11 mi	10,501	18%
Blackhawk, CA	12 mi	2,639	13%
Mountain House, CA	13 mi	1,640	4.8%

Hospices serving Livermore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 449-2180
One Health Hospice, Inc	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 400-8011
Gimag Hospice & Palliative Care	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 273-7700
Physicians Hospice Group	Pleasanton, CA	6.5 mi	(925) 400-9388
Sunbright Hospice Care	Pleasanton, CA	6.5 mi	(925) 750-7352
Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc	Pleasanton, CA	6.5 mi	(925) 226-7185

Straight-line miles from the center of Livermore. 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 Livermore

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 18% of the $8,240 monthly median income of Livermore 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 Livermore: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Livermore?

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 18% of the $8,240 monthly median income of Livermore 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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