Hospice Support in Saranap, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Saranap, CA: the local picture

46

Medicare-certified hospices serve Saranap ZIP codes

124

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

20%

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

16%

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

Medicare lists 46 hospices whose service area includes Saranap ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassionate Home Health & Hospice, Inc. in Walnut Creek (1.7 mi) and Alameda Care Hospice in Walnut Creek (1.7 mi).

198 Saranap residents 65 or older live alone (20% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Saranap compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Saranap	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,917	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Saranap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
San Miguel, CA	2.1 mi	1,126	9.7%
Walnut Creek, CA	2.2 mi	20,671	36%
Lafayette, CA	2.4 mi	5,381	16%
Contra Costa Centre, CA	2.9 mi	544	46%
Reliez Valley, CA	3.9 mi	967	15%
Moraga, CA	3.9 mi	3,327	18%

Hospices serving Saranap

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Home Health & Hospice, Inc.	Walnut Creek, CA	1.7 mi	(925) 425-7104
Alameda Care Hospice	Walnut Creek, CA	1.7 mi	(415) 710-8433
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Walnut Creek, CA	3.5 mi	(925) 930-9373
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Walnut Creek, CA	3.5 mi	(925) 891-9932
Assist On Call Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc	Pleasant Hill, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 969-7634
Hospice Of The East Bay	Pleasant Hill, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 887-5678

Straight-line miles from the center of Saranap. 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 Saranap

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 14% of the $10,576 monthly median income of Saranap 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 Saranap: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Saranap?

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 14% of the $10,576 monthly median income of Saranap 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 Saranap, CA