In-Home Hospice Support in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA: the local picture

246

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Whittier-Los Nietos ZIP codes

614

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

13%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 246 hospices whose service area includes West Whittier-Los Nietos ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Victoria Hospice Services, Inc in Whittier (0.2 mi) and Hospice Number 10 Inc in Pico Rivera (1.4 mi).

493 West Whittier-Los Nietos residents 65 or older live alone (13% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Whittier-Los Nietos compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Whittier-Los Nietos	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Whittier-Los Nietos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pico Rivera, CA	1.5 mi	10,944	15%
Whittier, CA	2.9 mi	12,903	25%
Santa Fe Springs, CA	3.0 mi	3,221	21%
Montebello, CA	3.6 mi	11,369	18%
South Whittier, CA	3.7 mi	6,350	16%
Downey, CA	4.4 mi	15,788	17%

Hospices serving West Whittier-Los Nietos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Victoria Hospice Services, Inc	Whittier, CA	0.2 mi	(323) 653-0544
Hospice Number 10 Inc	Pico Rivera, CA	1.4 mi	(747) 333-9162
Hospice Number 12 Inc	Pico Rivera, CA	1.4 mi	(669) 300-0003
New Vision Hospice	Santa Fe Springs, CA	2.2 mi	(562) 999-1977
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	3.0 mi	(562) 622-1400
Compassion Hospice Corp	Downey, CA	3.0 mi	(657) 696-7831

Straight-line miles from the center of West Whittier-Los Nietos. 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 Whittier-Los Nietos

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of West Whittier-Los Nietos 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 Whittier-Los Nietos: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Whittier-Los Nietos?

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of West Whittier-Los Nietos 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.