Respite Care in Alondra Park, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alondra Park, CA: the local picture

1,417

residents 65 or older (17% of Alondra Park)

77%

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

23%

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

67

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alondra Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alondra Park live with someone: 77% 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 325 Alondra Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 67 hospices serving Alondra Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alondra Park compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Alondra Park	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,531	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Alondra Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lawndale, CA	1.0 mi	3,348	27%
Gardena, CA	1.6 mi	10,053	34%
Hawthorne, CA	1.8 mi	8,709	36%
Del Aire, CA	2.7 mi	1,528	49%
West Athens, CA	3.0 mi	1,294	32%
Lennox, CA	3.6 mi	2,259	28%

Hospices serving Alondra Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Careplus Palliative, Inc	Lawndale, CA	0.9 mi	(424) 220-8911
Global Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	(310) 543-7700
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	(310) 543-4679
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	(310) 530-3800
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	4.6 mi	(818) 352-1916

Nursing homes near Alondra Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC	Lawndale, CA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	59	(310) 679-3344
Camino Healthcare	Hawthorne, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 675-3304
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital	Gardena, CA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	144	(310) 323-4570
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena D/P SNF	Gardena, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	69	(310) 532-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Alondra Park. 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 Alondra Park

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 27% of the $5,378 monthly median income of Alondra Park 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 Alondra Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Alondra Park?

Medicare lists 67 hospices for Alondra Park ZIP codes, including Careplus Palliative, Inc, Global Hospice Care, High Quality Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Alondra Park?

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 27% of the $5,378 monthly median income of Alondra Park 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 Alondra Park. 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 Alondra Park, CA