Hospice Support in West Carson, CA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Carson, CA: the local picture

184

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Carson ZIP codes

509

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

15%

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

36%

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

Medicare lists 184 hospices whose service area includes West Carson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Charity Hospice Care, Inc. in Torrance (0.4 mi) and Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California in Torrance (0.4 mi).

736 West Carson residents 65 or older live alone (15% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Carson compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,337	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Carson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lomita, CA	2.5 mi	3,668	20%
Carson, CA	2.8 mi	17,227	15%
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	3.6 mi	2,151	21%
Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	26,698	26%
Gardena, CA	5.0 mi	10,053	22%
Alondra Park, CA	5.2 mi	1,417	23%

Hospices serving West Carson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Charity Hospice Care, Inc.	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	(310) 527-2962
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	(310) 324-2273
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(818) 352-1916
Perpetual Days Hospice, Inc	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(310) 895-6694
Amare Hospice	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(424) 558-3456
Alpha Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(310) 771-0838

Straight-line miles from the center of West Carson. 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 West Carson

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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 West Carson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Carson?

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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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