Respite Care in Aromas, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aromas, CA: the local picture

608

residents 65 or older (19% of Aromas)

85%

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

20%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aromas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aromas live with someone: 85% 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 121 Aromas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (30% in Monterey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Aromas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Aromas compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Aromas	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,571	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Aromas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prunedale, CA	4.6 mi	3,246	29%
Las Lomas, CA	5.6 mi	264	37%
Pajaro, CA	6.4 mi	399	22%
Interlaken, CA	7.9 mi	1,199	38%
Watsonville, CA	8.5 mi	6,713	40%
Gilroy, CA	9.4 mi	7,681	37%

Hospices serving Aromas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	14 mi	(831) 758-4200
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	24 mi	(831) 658-3737
Hospice Of Santa Cruz County	Scotts Valley, CA	25 mi	(831) 430-3000
Home Connect Hospice, LLC	Fremont, CA	47 mi	(408) 858-7580
Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc.	San Mateo, CA	60 mi	(650) 554-1000

Nursing homes near Aromas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Manresa Healthcare Center	Watsonville, CA	7.8 mi	4 of 5	59	(831) 722-3581
Watsonville Nursing Center	Watsonville, CA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	87	(831) 724-7505
Watsonville Post Acute Center	Watsonville, CA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	95	(831) 724-7505
Gilroy Healthcare Center	Gilroy, CA	11 mi	2 of 5	134	(408) 842-9311

Straight-line miles from the center of Aromas. 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 Aromas

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 14% of the $10,298 monthly median income of Aromas 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 Aromas: common questions

Which hospices serve Aromas?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Aromas ZIP codes, including Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc, Hospice Of The Central Coast, Hospice Of Santa Cruz County.

How much does respite care cost in Aromas?

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 14% of the $10,298 monthly median income of Aromas 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 Aromas. 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 Aromas, CA