Respite Care in Camarillo, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camarillo, CA: the local picture

16,110

residents 65 or older (23% of Camarillo)

76%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

109

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camarillo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camarillo live with someone: 76% 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 5,116 Camarillo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (33% in Ventura County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 109 hospices serving Camarillo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Camarillo compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Camarillo	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,800	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Camarillo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Casa Conejo, CA	5.6 mi	334	27%
El Rio, CA	7.3 mi	676	29%
Santa Rosa Valley, CA	7.6 mi	737	29%
Thousand Oaks, CA	9.2 mi	25,928	29%
Santa Paula, CA	9.4 mi	4,557	41%
Moorpark, CA	9.9 mi	5,233	28%

Hospices serving Camarillo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aasta Hospice	Camarillo, CA	1.0 mi	(818) 317-9565
Angel Of God Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Camarillo, CA	1.0 mi	(805) 358-5118
Zion Plus Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Camarillo, CA	1.0 mi	(818) 470-6457
Comfort Choice Hospice Care	Camarillo, CA	1.0 mi	(818) 351-5771
Viva Hospice Care	Camarillo, CA	1.0 mi	(818) 588-3334

Nursing homes near Camarillo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camarillo Healthcare Center	Camarillo, CA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	114	(805) 482-9805
St. John's Hospital Camarillo D/P SNF	Camarillo, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 389-5848
Alta Healthcare Center Of Camarillo	Camarillo, CA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	45	(805) 388-8086
Mary Health Of The Sick Convalescent & Nursing Hos	Newbury Park, CA	6.0 mi	5 of 5	61	(805) 498-3644

Straight-line miles from the center of Camarillo. 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 Camarillo

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 21% of the $6,817 monthly median income of Camarillo 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 Camarillo: common questions

Which hospices serve Camarillo?

Medicare lists 109 hospices for Camarillo ZIP codes, including Aasta Hospice, Angel Of God Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, Zion Plus Hospice And Palliative Care Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Camarillo?

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 21% of the $6,817 monthly median income of Camarillo 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 Camarillo. 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 Camarillo, CA