Respite Care in Antioch, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Antioch, CA: the local picture

16,637

residents 65 or older (14% of Antioch)

82%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

46

Medicare-certified hospices serve Antioch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Antioch live with someone: 82% 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 6,129 Antioch residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 46 hospices serving Antioch ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Antioch compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Antioch	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,548	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Antioch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brentwood, CA	5.1 mi	10,323	32%
Oakley, CA	5.7 mi	5,245	35%
Pittsburg, CA	6.1 mi	10,802	39%
Clayton, CA	7.8 mi	1,764	23%
Bay Point, CA	9.8 mi	2,281	38%
Concord, CA	11 mi	20,313	33%

Hospices serving Antioch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sacred Hands Hospice Home Care, LLC	Antioch, CA	1.3 mi	(209) 762-2910
Medicalone Health	Antioch, CA	1.3 mi	(925) 436-3155
Aura Hospice LLC	Antioch, CA	1.4 mi	(925) 635-8808
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.	Brentwood, CA	6.6 mi	(925) 392-8536
Caring Heart Hospice Inc	Brentwood, CA	6.6 mi	(408) 482-5735

Nursing homes near Antioch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lone Tree Post Acute	Antioch, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	99	(925) 754-0470
Delta View Post Acute	Antioch, CA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(925) 757-8787
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center	Pittsburg, CA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(925) 427-4444
Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center	Pittsburg, CA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	49	(925) 432-3831

Straight-line miles from the center of Antioch. 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 Antioch

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 24% of the $6,212 monthly median income of Antioch 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 Antioch: common questions

Which hospices serve Antioch?

Medicare lists 46 hospices for Antioch ZIP codes, including Sacred Hands Hospice Home Care, LLC, Medicalone Health, Aura Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Antioch?

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 24% of the $6,212 monthly median income of Antioch 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 Antioch. 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 Antioch, CA