Respite Care in Brentwood, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brentwood, CA: the local picture

10,323

residents 65 or older (16% of Brentwood)

83%

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

32%

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

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brentwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brentwood live with someone: 83% 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 3,268 Brentwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 45 hospices serving Brentwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brentwood compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Brentwood	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,958	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Brentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oakley, CA	4.4 mi	5,245	35%
Antioch, CA	5.1 mi	16,637	37%
Discovery Bay, CA	6.9 mi	2,847	23%
Pittsburg, CA	11 mi	10,802	39%
Clayton, CA	12 mi	1,764	23%
Camino Tassajara, CA	13 mi	776	23%

Hospices serving Brentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(925) 392-8536
Caring Heart Hospice Inc	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(408) 482-5735
Amavi Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(925) 684-7979
Grace And Glory Hospice, Inc	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(650) 898-5784
Atrium Hospice LLC	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(925) 219-2250

Nursing homes near Brentwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lone Tree Post Acute	Antioch, CA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(925) 754-0470
Delta View Post Acute	Antioch, CA	7.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(925) 757-8787
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center	Pittsburg, CA	9.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(925) 427-4444
Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center	Pittsburg, CA	11 mi	1 of 5	49	(925) 432-3831

Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood

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 20% of the $7,413 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Brentwood?

Medicare lists 45 hospices for Brentwood ZIP codes, including Jmj Hospice Care, Inc., Caring Heart Hospice Inc, Amavi Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Brentwood?

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 20% of the $7,413 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood. 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 Brentwood, CA