Respite Care in August, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in August, CA: the local picture

802

residents 65 or older (9.1% of August)

77%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve August ZIP codes

Most older adults in August live with someone: 77% 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 304 August residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (39% in San Joaquin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving August ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

August compared with San Joaquin County and California

Census figure	August	San Joaquin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	41%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,766	$65,486	—

Older residents in towns around August

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garden Acres, CA	2.1 mi	843	49%
Stockton, CA	2.5 mi	41,979	43%
Kennedy, CA	3.6 mi	239	52%
Morada, CA	4.2 mi	917	39%
Lincoln Village, CA	4.3 mi	839	35%
Country Club, CA	4.3 mi	1,595	36%

Hospices serving August

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Infinity Care Services Hospice	Stockton, CA	1.9 mi	(800) 294-1461
Hospice Of San Joaquin	Stockton, CA	2.9 mi	(209) 957-3888
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Stockton, CA	3.7 mi	(877) 300-6130
Bristol Hospice- Stockton	Stockton, CA	6.2 mi	(209) 670-8000
National Hospice And Palliative Care	Manteca, CA	14 mi	(925) 207-8101

Nursing homes near August (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fulton Gardens Post Acute, LLC	Stockton, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	116	(209) 466-2066
Hampton Post Acute	Stockton, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(209) 466-0456
Noble Care Center	Stockton, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	99	(916) 660-2505
Good Samaritan Rehab And Care Center	Stockton, CA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	98	(209) 948-8762

Straight-line miles from the center of August. 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 August

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 66% of the $2,231 monthly median income of August 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 August: common questions

Which hospices serve August?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for August ZIP codes, including Infinity Care Services Hospice, Hospice Of San Joaquin, Prohealth Home Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in August?

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 66% of the $2,231 monthly median income of August 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 August. 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 August

More senior care near August

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in August

More for August families

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 August, CA