Respite Care in Blackhawk, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blackhawk, CA: the local picture

2,639

residents 65 or older (26% of Blackhawk)

87%

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

19%

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

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blackhawk ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blackhawk live with someone: 87% 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 472 Blackhawk residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Blackhawk ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blackhawk compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Blackhawk	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$187,614	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Blackhawk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Camino Tassajara, CA	2.0 mi	776	23%
Danville, CA	3.1 mi	8,655	22%
San Ramon, CA	3.2 mi	10,501	25%
Alamo, CA	6.3 mi	3,620	24%
Dublin, CA	6.5 mi	6,829	25%
San Miguel, CA	8.6 mi	1,126	20%

Hospices serving Blackhawk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	San Ramon, CA	4.3 mi	(925) 365-1588
Lifecare Solutions Palliative And Hospice	Dublin, CA	6.4 mi	(510) 573-2523
Direct Hospice Care, Inc	Dublin, CA	6.4 mi	(925) 785-2772
Zenith Healthcare Inc.	Pleasanton, CA	8.5 mi	(925) 201-1547
Bristol Hospice - East Bay	Pleasanton, CA	8.5 mi	(925) 446-4004

Nursing homes near Blackhawk (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Reutlinger Community	Danville, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(925) 648-2800
Danville Post-Acute Rehab	Danville, CA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	54	(925) 837-4566
Creekview Skilled Nursing	Pleasanton, CA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	73	(925) 201-4000
Tice Valley Post Acute	Walnut Creek, CA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(925) 906-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackhawk. 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 Blackhawk

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 9% of the $15,635 monthly median income of Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk: common questions

Which hospices serve Blackhawk?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Blackhawk ZIP codes, including Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, Lifecare Solutions Palliative And Hospice, Direct Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Blackhawk?

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 9% of the $15,635 monthly median income of Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk. 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 Blackhawk, CA