Hospice Support in Pasadena, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pasadena, CA: the local picture

372

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pasadena ZIP codes

3,882

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Los Angeles County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

Medicare lists 372 hospices whose service area includes Pasadena ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Maximum Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc in Pasadena (0.8 mi) and Paradise Hospice, Inc in Pasadena (0.8 mi).

6,787 Pasadena residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pasadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,047	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Pasadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Altadena, CA	2.2 mi	9,186	20%
San Marino, CA	3.0 mi	2,724	13%
South Pasadena, CA	3.7 mi	3,467	22%
East Pasadena, CA	3.8 mi	1,257	30%
East San Gabriel, CA	4.5 mi	4,317	14%
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	4.9 mi	4,029	12%

Hospices serving Pasadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Maximum Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(818) 240-2488
Paradise Hospice, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(626) 794-1050
Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(626) 616-4288
Five Star Home Hospice	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(626) 791-1764
Faith & Hope Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(818) 559-1460
St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.0 mi	(626) 795-5705

Straight-line miles from the center of Pasadena. 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 Pasadena

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pasadena?

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Pasadena 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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