Respite Care in Altadena, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Altadena, CA: the local picture

9,186

residents 65 or older (22% of Altadena)

80%

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

29%

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

128

Medicare-certified hospices serve Altadena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Altadena live with someone: 80% 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 2,643 Altadena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 128 hospices serving Altadena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Altadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Altadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,861	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Altadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pasadena, CA	2.2 mi	23,798	32%
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	3.9 mi	4,029	12%
San Marino, CA	5.0 mi	2,724	25%
East Pasadena, CA	5.1 mi	1,257	31%
Sierra Madre, CA	5.1 mi	2,281	24%
South Pasadena, CA	5.9 mi	3,467	26%

Hospices serving Altadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.8 mi	(626) 616-4288
Faith & Hope Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.8 mi	(818) 559-1460
Five Star Home Hospice	Pasadena, CA	1.8 mi	(626) 791-1764
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles - Hospice	Pasadena, CA	2.1 mi	(323) 783-7416
Lz Hospice Care Inc	Pasadena, CA	3.1 mi	(626) 298-6818

Nursing homes near Altadena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camellia Gardens Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	80	(626) 798-6777
Golden Rose Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(626) 797-2120
Saint Vincent Healthcare	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	78	(626) 398-8182
Brighton Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(626) 798-9125

Straight-line miles from the center of Altadena. 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 Altadena

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 $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena: common questions

Which hospices serve Altadena?

Medicare lists 128 hospices for Altadena ZIP codes, including Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc, Faith & Hope Hospice Care, Inc, Five Star Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Altadena?

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 $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena. 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 Altadena, CA