Respite Care in Bell, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bell, CA: the local picture

3,718

residents 65 or older (11% of Bell)

82%

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

36%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bell 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 1,328 Bell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Bell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bell compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Bell	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,643	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Bell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Maywood, CA	0.8 mi	2,703	26%
Cudahy, CA	1.1 mi	1,889	28%
Bell Gardens, CA	1.8 mi	3,652	40%
Commerce, CA	2.0 mi	2,164	35%
Huntington Park, CA	2.2 mi	6,112	44%
Walnut Park, CA	2.6 mi	2,160	39%

Hospices serving Bell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Mary's Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Sherman Oaks, CA	20 mi	(818) 900-6023
The 7 C's Hospice, Inc	Palmdale, CA	30 mi	(213) 973-0019

Nursing homes near Bell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bell Convalescent Hospital	Bell, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(323) 560-2045
Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre	Maywood, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	133	(323) 560-0720
Briarcrest Nursing Center	Bell Gardens, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	135	(562) 927-2641
Villa Del Rio	Bell Gardens, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	12	(562) 927-6586

Straight-line miles from the center of Bell. 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 Bell

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 61% of the $2,387 monthly median income of Bell 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 Bell: common questions

Which hospices serve Bell?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Bell ZIP codes, including St Mary's Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, The 7 C's Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Bell?

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 61% of the $2,387 monthly median income of Bell 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 Bell. 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 Bell, CA