Respite Care in Alameda, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alameda, CA: the local picture

13,824

residents 65 or older (18% of Alameda)

74%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

29%

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

51

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alameda ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alameda live with someone: 74% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 3,816 Alameda residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Alameda County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 51 hospices serving Alameda ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alameda compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Alameda	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,244	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Alameda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oakland, CA	2.7 mi	64,520	34%
Piedmont, CA	5.8 mi	2,347	24%
San Leandro, CA	5.9 mi	16,601	33%
Emeryville, CA	7.1 mi	1,440	24%
Brisbane, CA	8.1 mi	798	43%
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	39%

Hospices serving Alameda

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherishaven Hospice	Alameda, CA	2.0 mi	(628) 224-5007
Sutter Care At Home	Alameda, CA	2.0 mi	(510) 263-0900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of CA - Oakla	Oakland, CA	4.2 mi	(408) 372-7024
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.2 mi	(510) 632-4390
Healthflex Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.2 mi	(510) 553-1900

Nursing homes near Alameda (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center	Alameda, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	166	(510) 523-8857
Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC	Alameda, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(510) 521-5600
Alameda Hospital D/P SNF	Alameda, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	181	(510) 814-4049
West Shore Post Acute	Alameda, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	151	(510) 521-5765

Straight-line miles from the center of Alameda. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Alameda

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 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Alameda: common questions

Which hospices serve Alameda?

Medicare lists 51 hospices for Alameda ZIP codes, including Cherishaven Hospice, Sutter Care At Home, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of CA - Oakla.

How much does respite care cost in Alameda?

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 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Alameda. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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.

Respite Care in Alameda, CA