Hospice Support in Santa Fe Springs, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Santa Fe Springs, CA: the local picture

73

Medicare-certified hospices serve Santa Fe Springs ZIP codes

468

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

21%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 73 hospices whose service area includes Santa Fe Springs ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Optima Care Hospice in Santa Fe Springs (1.5 mi) and Md Preferred Hospice, Inc in Santa Fe Springs (1.5 mi).

670 Santa Fe Springs 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.

Santa Fe Springs compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Santa Fe Springs	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,317	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Fe Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Whittier, CA	1.8 mi	6,350	16%
Norwalk, CA	2.2 mi	14,384	14%
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA	3.0 mi	3,844	13%
Whittier, CA	3.3 mi	12,903	25%
La Mirada, CA	3.8 mi	9,936	17%
Downey, CA	3.9 mi	15,788	17%

Hospices serving Santa Fe Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Optima Care Hospice	Santa Fe Springs, CA	1.5 mi	(818) 295-4828
Md Preferred Hospice, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	1.5 mi	(888) 670-0838
Inspired Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	1.5 mi	(818) 757-7200
New Vision Hospice	Santa Fe Springs, CA	1.5 mi	(562) 999-1977
Hospice Of Presbyterian	La Mirada, CA	3.5 mi	(562) 902-7770
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	3.9 mi	(323) 988-1245

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Fe Springs. 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 Santa Fe Springs

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 39% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Santa Fe Springs?

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 39% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Santa Fe Springs 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Santa Fe Springs, CA