Respite Care in Camp Pendleton South, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Camp Pendleton South, CA: the local picture

59

residents 65 or older (0.4% of Camp Pendleton South)

0.0%

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

100%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camp Pendleton South ZIP codes

Most older adults in Camp Pendleton South live with someone: 0.0% 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 59 Camp Pendleton South residents aged 65 or older report a disability (100%) (31% in San Diego County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Camp Pendleton South ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Camp Pendleton South compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Camp Pendleton South	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	100%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	100%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	0.4%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.5%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Camp Pendleton South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oceanside, CA	5.0 mi	29,219	34%
Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA	6.3 mi	5	—
Vista, CA	9.3 mi	12,926	26%
Carlsbad, CA	9.4 mi	21,458	23%
Bonsall, CA	12 mi	1,125	13%
Lake San Marcos, CA	13 mi	2,192	36%

Hospices serving Camp Pendleton South

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By The Sea	Solana Beach, CA	18 mi	(858) 794-0195
Silverado Hospice San Diego	San Diego, CA	33 mi	(888) 555-1005

Nursing homes near Camp Pendleton South (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carlsbad By The Sea	Carlsbad, CA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	33	(760) 720-4580
Bayshire Carlsbad	Carlsbad, CA	5.8 mi	4 of 5	45	(760) 720-9898
Pacific Villas Post Acute	Oceanside, CA	6.6 mi	not rated	—	(530) 222-2273
La Paloma Healthcare Center	Oceanside, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	93	(760) 724-2193

Straight-line miles from the center of Camp Pendleton South. 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 Camp Pendleton South

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. 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 Camp Pendleton South: common questions

Which hospices serve Camp Pendleton South?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Camp Pendleton South ZIP codes, including Hospice By The Sea, Silverado Hospice San Diego.

How much does respite care cost in Camp Pendleton South?

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. 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 Camp Pendleton South. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Camp Pendleton South, CA