Respite Care in Brea, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brea, CA: the local picture

8,177

residents 65 or older (17% of Brea)

81%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

94

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brea ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brea live with someone: 81% 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 2,072 Brea residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 94 hospices serving Brea ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brea compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Brea	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,115	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Brea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Placentia, CA	3.1 mi	8,277	31%
Rowland Heights, CA	3.4 mi	10,553	26%
Fullerton, CA	4.5 mi	21,435	28%
La Habra, CA	5.0 mi	9,556	32%
La Habra Heights, CA	5.3 mi	1,254	22%
Yorba Linda, CA	5.9 mi	14,053	25%

Hospices serving Brea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wecare Hospice And Palliative Services Inc.	Brea, CA	1.1 mi	(714) 784-0983
Tyrone Hospice Care, Inc.	Brea, CA	1.1 mi	(657) 444-5200
Beta Caring Hands Hospice, Inc.	Brea, CA	1.1 mi	(714) 784-6114
Saint Verena Hospice Care, Inc	Brea, CA	1.1 mi	(714) 528-8856
Gabrielle Hospice Care, Inc.	Brea, CA	1.1 mi	(714) 798-2522

Nursing homes near Brea (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF	Brea, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	38	(714) 529-6842
Park Vista At Morningside	Fullerton, CA	3.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(714) 256-1000
Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute	Yorba Linda, CA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	45	(714) 777-9666
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center	Fullerton, CA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	59	(714) 871-9202

Straight-line miles from the center of Brea. 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 Brea

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 19% of the $7,843 monthly median income of Brea 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 Brea: common questions

Which hospices serve Brea?

Medicare lists 94 hospices for Brea ZIP codes, including Wecare Hospice And Palliative Services Inc., Tyrone Hospice Care, Inc., Beta Caring Hands Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Brea?

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 19% of the $7,843 monthly median income of Brea 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 Brea. 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 Brea, CA