Respite Care in Alum Rock, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alum Rock, CA: the local picture

1,935

residents 65 or older (19% of Alum Rock)

89%

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

31%

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

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alum Rock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alum Rock live with someone: 89% 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 566 Alum Rock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Alum Rock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alum Rock compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Alum Rock	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,000	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Alum Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Foothills, CA	1.1 mi	1,233	20%
San Jose, CA	5.1 mi	143,836	34%
Milpitas, CA	5.7 mi	10,897	32%
Santa Clara, CA	7.9 mi	14,863	30%
Campbell, CA	9.4 mi	7,117	31%
Cambrian Park, CA	9.7 mi	630	37%

Hospices serving Alum Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Soleil Hospice, LLC	San Jose, CA	3.3 mi	(408) 498-9945
Heart Of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, A Nonprofit Corporation	San Jose, CA	3.3 mi	(408) 986-8584
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C	San Jose, CA	5.9 mi	(408) 377-3018
Sequoia Hospice	Milpitas, CA	6.0 mi	(408) 797-2575
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Milpitas, CA	6.0 mi	(408) 964-6800

Nursing homes near Alum Rock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inspire Behavioral Health	San Jose, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	116	(408) 923-7232
The Ridge Post Acute	San Jose, CA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	54	(408) 251-3070
Canyon Springs Post-Acute	San Jose, CA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	199	(408) 259-8700
Vista Manor Nursing Center	San Jose, CA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	99	(408) 272-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Alum Rock. 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 Alum Rock

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 $7,083 monthly median income of Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock: common questions

Which hospices serve Alum Rock?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Alum Rock ZIP codes, including Soleil Hospice, LLC, Heart Of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, A Nonprofit Corporation, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C.

How much does respite care cost in Alum Rock?

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 $7,083 monthly median income of Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock. 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 Alum Rock, CA