Respite Care in Anaheim, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anaheim, CA: the local picture

44,815

residents 65 or older (13% of Anaheim)

80%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

412

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anaheim ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anaheim 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 15,177 Anaheim residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 412 hospices serving Anaheim ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Anaheim compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Anaheim	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,303	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Anaheim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yorba Linda, CA	2.4 mi	14,053	25%
Villa Park, CA	4.0 mi	1,764	33%
Placentia, CA	5.8 mi	8,277	31%
Chino Hills, CA	6.3 mi	10,728	27%
North Tustin, CA	6.7 mi	5,775	26%
Orange, CA	7.6 mi	21,180	29%

Hospices serving Anaheim

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kind Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Incorporated	Anaheim, CA	0.5 mi	(949) 674-5326
Eternal Peace Hospice Inc	Anaheim, CA	0.5 mi	(949) 705-6744
Golding Care Hospice Inc	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 576-7210
Karemore Hospice, Inc	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 603-7152
Ultracare Hospice	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 603-7613

Nursing homes near Anaheim (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute	Yorba Linda, CA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(714) 777-9666
New Orange Hills	Orange, CA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	145	(714) 997-7090
Chapman Global Medical Center D/P SNF	Orange, CA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	27	(714) 633-0011
Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange D/P SNF	Orange, CA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	21	(714) 289-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Anaheim. 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 Anaheim

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 $5,442 monthly median income of Anaheim 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 Anaheim: common questions

Which hospices serve Anaheim?

Medicare lists 412 hospices for Anaheim ZIP codes, including Kind Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Incorporated, Eternal Peace Hospice Inc, Golding Care Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Anaheim?

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 $5,442 monthly median income of Anaheim 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 Anaheim. 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.

More near Anaheim

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Other care in Anaheim

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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 Anaheim, CA