Hospice Support in Union City, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Union City, CA: the local picture

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union City ZIP codes

1,472

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

12%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

Medicare lists 50 hospices whose service area includes Union City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Hayward in Union City (1.9 mi) and Essentials Hospice in Hayward (3.6 mi).

1,567 Union City residents 65 or older live alone (12% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Union City compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Union City	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,790	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Hayward, CA	4.9 mi	22,896	16%
Fairview, CA	5.4 mi	2,192	20%
Newark, CA	6.8 mi	6,131	14%
Cherryland, CA	7.0 mi	2,186	30%
Castro Valley, CA	7.7 mi	12,214	17%
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	17%

Hospices serving Union City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Hayward	Union City, CA	1.9 mi	(510) 675-5777
Essentials Hospice	Hayward, CA	3.6 mi	(510) 861-8705
Meridian Hospice	Newark, CA	4.6 mi	(510) 573-3866
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc	Hayward, CA	4.8 mi	(510) 519-9285
Best Hospice Provider, Inc.	Hayward, CA	4.8 mi	(510) 783-4468
Sehaj Hospice Care, Inc	Fremont, CA	5.6 mi	(510) 771-9982

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 22% of the $6,566 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Union City?

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 22% of the $6,566 monthly median income of Union City 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).

More near Union City

More senior care near Union City

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Union City

More for Union City families

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 Union City, CA