Hospice Support in South Gate, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Gate, CA: the local picture

219

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Gate ZIP codes

782

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

14%

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

34%

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

Medicare lists 219 hospices whose service area includes South Gate ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program in Downey (3.4 mi) and Healing Care Hospice, Inc in Downey (3.6 mi).

1,581 South Gate residents 65 or older live alone (14% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Gate compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	South Gate	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,080	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around South Gate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lynwood, CA	1.5 mi	6,307	9.8%
Cudahy, CA	1.5 mi	1,889	7.3%
Walnut Park, CA	2.4 mi	2,160	3.5%
Bell, CA	2.6 mi	3,718	18%
Bell Gardens, CA	2.6 mi	3,652	15%
Huntington Park, CA	2.8 mi	6,112	19%

Hospices serving South Gate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	3.4 mi	(562) 622-4350
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	3.6 mi	(323) 988-1245
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	4.4 mi	(562) 622-1400
Inspired Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	6.2 mi	(818) 757-7200
Premium Hospice, Inc.	Norwalk, CA	6.9 mi	(562) 929-7221
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles	Lakewood, CA	7.0 mi	(562) 904-6777

Straight-line miles from the center of South Gate. 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 South Gate

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 35% of the $4,173 monthly median income of South Gate 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 South Gate: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Gate?

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 35% of the $4,173 monthly median income of South Gate 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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