Hospice Support in Thousand Oaks, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Thousand Oaks, CA: the local picture

158

Medicare-certified hospices serve Thousand Oaks ZIP codes

4,022

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

24%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

Medicare lists 158 hospices whose service area includes Thousand Oaks ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Carelink Hospice, Inc in Thousand Oaks (1.1 mi) and Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc. in Thousand Oaks (1.1 mi).

6,129 Thousand Oaks residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Thousand Oaks compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Thousand Oaks	Ventura County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	8.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,246	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Thousand Oaks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Santa Rosa Valley, CA	4.0 mi	737	6.1%
Casa Conejo, CA	4.1 mi	334	17%
Westlake Village, CA	5.1 mi	2,157	16%
Oak Park, CA	6.2 mi	2,187	24%
Moorpark, CA	6.4 mi	5,233	14%
Agoura Hills, CA	7.0 mi	3,775	14%

Hospices serving Thousand Oaks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carelink Hospice, Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	1.1 mi	(805) 494-9199
Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc.	Thousand Oaks, CA	1.1 mi	(818) 812-6545
H & A Hospice Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	1.1 mi	(805) 583-3565
Dedication Hospice Care, Inc.	Thousand Oaks, CA	1.1 mi	—
Advanced Quality Hospice Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	1.1 mi	(805) 585-5080
Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Thousand Oaks, CA	1.1 mi	(747) 212-0350

Straight-line miles from the center of Thousand Oaks. 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 Thousand Oaks

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 20% of the $7,271 monthly median income of Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Thousand Oaks?

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 20% of the $7,271 monthly median income of Thousand Oaks 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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