Hospice Support in San Ramon, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in San Ramon, CA: the local picture

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Ramon ZIP codes

1,036

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

18%

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

25%

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

Medicare lists 41 hospices whose service area includes San Ramon ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassionate Care Hospice in San Ramon (1.3 mi) and Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc in San Ramon (1.3 mi).

1,906 San Ramon residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

San Ramon compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	San Ramon	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	7.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,604	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around San Ramon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Camino Tassajara, CA	3.1 mi	776	6.1%
Blackhawk, CA	3.2 mi	2,639	13%
Danville, CA	3.8 mi	8,655	21%
Dublin, CA	3.9 mi	6,829	16%
Pleasanton, CA	7.3 mi	12,835	21%
Alamo, CA	7.6 mi	3,620	11%

Hospices serving San Ramon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice	San Ramon, CA	1.3 mi	(415) 651-3632
Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	San Ramon, CA	1.3 mi	(925) 365-1588
Bay Hospice Care, Inc	San Ramon, CA	1.3 mi	(925) 718-8161
Lifecare Solutions Palliative And Hospice	Dublin, CA	3.4 mi	(510) 573-2523
Amore Hospice, Inc	Pleasonton, CA	5.7 mi	(510) 479-7668
Bristol Hospice - East Bay	Pleasanton, CA	5.7 mi	(925) 446-4004

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

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 16% of the $9,300 monthly median income of San Ramon 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 Ramon: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in San Ramon?

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 16% of the $9,300 monthly median income of San Ramon 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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