Hospice Support in Santa Monica, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Santa Monica, CA: the local picture

194

Medicare-certified hospices serve Santa Monica ZIP codes

2,405

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

42%

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 194 hospices whose service area includes Santa Monica ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Luxe Hospice, Inc in Pacific Palisades (3.0 mi) and Caring Like Family Hospice in Marina Del Rey (3.5 mi).

7,111 Santa Monica residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Santa Monica compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Santa Monica	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,836	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Monica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Marina del Rey, CA	3.6 mi	614	45%
Los Angeles, CA	5.0 mi	549,590	25%
Culver City, CA	5.8 mi	7,116	40%
Beverly Hills, CA	7.2 mi	8,048	24%
Ladera Heights, CA	7.4 mi	1,626	13%
El Segundo, CA	8.1 mi	2,412	31%

Hospices serving Santa Monica

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luxe Hospice, Inc	Pacific Palisades, CA	3.0 mi	(310) 459-2040
Caring Like Family Hospice	Marina Del Rey, CA	3.5 mi	(310) 574-5950
Roze Room Hospice	Culver City, CA	5.8 mi	(310) 202-7693
Complete Care Hospice Inc	Beverly Hills, CA	6.7 mi	(805) 248-7501
Leading Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Encino, CA	9.7 mi	(818) 946-8077
Peace & Comfort Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Encino, CA	9.7 mi	(818) 528-6373

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Monica. 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 Monica

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 26% of the $5,570 monthly median income of Santa Monica 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 Monica: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Santa Monica?

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 26% of the $5,570 monthly median income of Santa Monica 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 Monica, CA