Hospice Support in San Lorenzo, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in San Lorenzo, CA: the local picture

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Lorenzo ZIP codes

505

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

17%

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

39%

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

Medicare lists 38 hospices whose service area includes San Lorenzo ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sonata Hospice in Hayward (2.6 mi) and 1ST Choice Hospice Care in Hayward (2.6 mi).

864 San Lorenzo residents 65 or older live alone (17% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

San Lorenzo compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	San Lorenzo	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,625	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around San Lorenzo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ashland, CA	1.7 mi	2,604	23%
Cherryland, CA	1.8 mi	2,186	30%
San Leandro, CA	2.4 mi	16,601	23%
Hayward, CA	3.8 mi	22,896	16%
Castro Valley, CA	4.6 mi	12,214	17%
Fairview, CA	5.0 mi	2,192	20%

Hospices serving San Lorenzo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sonata Hospice	Hayward, CA	2.6 mi	(415) 651-3872
1ST Choice Hospice Care	Hayward, CA	2.6 mi	(650) 393-5936
A1 Pro Hospice Care	San Leandro, CA	3.3 mi	(510) 819-0888
Angels Hospice, LLC	Castro Valley, CA	3.6 mi	(510) 727-9000
Vital Hospice Care, LLC	Hayward, CA	3.6 mi	(510) 925-2886
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc	Hayward, CA	3.6 mi	(510) 519-9285

Straight-line miles from the center of San Lorenzo. 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 San Lorenzo

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 $6,469 monthly median income of San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in San Lorenzo?

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 $6,469 monthly median income of San Lorenzo 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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