Hospice Support in Pleasanton, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pleasanton, CA: the local picture

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pleasanton ZIP codes

1,619

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

21%

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

29%

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

Medicare lists 45 hospices whose service area includes Pleasanton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Physicians Hospice Group in Pleasanton (0.3 mi) and Sunbright Hospice Care in Pleasanton (0.3 mi).

2,615 Pleasanton 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.

Pleasanton compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Pleasanton	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,776	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dublin, CA	3.5 mi	6,829	16%
Livermore, CA	6.8 mi	12,536	23%
San Ramon, CA	7.3 mi	10,501	18%
Camino Tassajara, CA	8.5 mi	776	6.1%
Union City, CA	8.7 mi	13,101	12%
Fairview, CA	9.0 mi	2,192	20%

Hospices serving Pleasanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Physicians Hospice Group	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 400-9388
Sunbright Hospice Care	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 750-7352
Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 226-7185
American Hospice And Home Health Care Service Inc	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 240-6300
Hope Hospice	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 829-8770
Zenith Healthcare Inc.	Pleasanton, CA	1.6 mi	(925) 201-1547

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton

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 $8,148 monthly median income of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pleasanton?

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 $8,148 monthly median income of Pleasanton 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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