Respite Care in Arcadia, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Arcadia, CA: the local picture

11,341

residents 65 or older (21% of Arcadia)

83%

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

35%

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

184

Medicare-certified hospices serve Arcadia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Arcadia live with someone: 83% 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 3,799 Arcadia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 184 hospices serving Arcadia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Arcadia compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Arcadia	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,555	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Arcadia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mayflower Village, CA	1.9 mi	1,350	38%
North El Monte, CA	2.2 mi	764	35%
East Pasadena, CA	2.4 mi	1,257	31%
South Monrovia Island, CA	2.4 mi	751	25%
Temple City, CA	2.4 mi	6,857	33%
Sierra Madre, CA	2.6 mi	2,281	24%

Hospices serving Arcadia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Galenus Hospice Care Inc.	Arcadia, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 622-1076
Hospice Of Grace And Palliative Care Inc	Arcadia, CA	0.6 mi	(818) 553-6646
Angel Care Hospice Of Arcadia, Inc	Arcadia, CA	0.6 mi	(818) 630-5759
Ava Hospice Corp	Arcadia, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 741-0330
One For All Hospice Inc.	Arcadia, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 829-1388

Nursing homes near Arcadia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Huntington Drive Health And Rehabilitation Center	Arcadia, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(626) 445-2421
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center	Monrovia, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	96	(626) 358-4547
Arcadia Care Center	Arcadia, CA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	164	(626) 445-2170
San Marino Healthcare Center	San Gabriel, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	59	(626) 446-5263

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcadia. 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 Arcadia

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 20% of the $7,213 monthly median income of Arcadia 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 Arcadia: common questions

Which hospices serve Arcadia?

Medicare lists 184 hospices for Arcadia ZIP codes, including Galenus Hospice Care Inc., Hospice Of Grace And Palliative Care Inc, Angel Care Hospice Of Arcadia, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Arcadia?

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 20% of the $7,213 monthly median income of Arcadia 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 Arcadia. 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 Arcadia, CA