Respite Care in Calabasas, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Calabasas, CA: the local picture

3,865

residents 65 or older (17% of Calabasas)

83%

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

24%

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

81

Medicare-certified hospices serve Calabasas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Calabasas 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 942 Calabasas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 81 hospices serving Calabasas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Calabasas compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Calabasas	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$146,250	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Calabasas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Topanga, CA	4.3 mi	1,900	24%
Agoura Hills, CA	5.7 mi	3,775	23%
Oak Park, CA	6.7 mi	2,187	13%
Pepperdine University, CA	6.8 mi	98	5.1%
Westlake Village, CA	8.6 mi	2,157	20%
Malibu, CA	9.2 mi	3,311	16%

Hospices serving Calabasas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Divine Grace Hospice, Inc	Calabasas, CA	0.5 mi	(818) 817-6870
Comforting Care Services	Calabasas, CA	0.5 mi	(818) 781-8111
Anthem Hospice Care, Inc	Woodland Hills, CA	4.1 mi	(818) 821-7005
Lakeshore Hospice, Inc	Woodland Hills, CA	4.1 mi	(626) 313-0881
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care	Woodland Hills, CA	4.1 mi	(818) 908-2400

Nursing homes near Calabasas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Motion Picture And T.V. Hosp D/P SNF	Woodland Hills, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	195	(818) 876-1888
West Valley Post Acute	West Hills, CA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	128	(818) 348-8422
Canyon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Canoga Park, CA	6.0 mi	3 of 5	185	(818) 887-7050
West Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center	Canoga Park, CA	6.4 mi	1 of 5	145	(818) 347-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Calabasas. 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 Calabasas

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 12% of the $12,188 monthly median income of Calabasas 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 Calabasas: common questions

Which hospices serve Calabasas?

Medicare lists 81 hospices for Calabasas ZIP codes, including Divine Grace Hospice, Inc, Comforting Care Services, Anthem Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Calabasas?

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 12% of the $12,188 monthly median income of Calabasas 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 Calabasas. 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 Calabasas, CA