Respite Care in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA: the local picture

1,833

residents 65 or older (58% of Carmel-by-the-Sea)

73%

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

22%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carmel-by-the-Sea ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carmel-by-the-Sea live with someone: 73% 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 396 Carmel-by-the-Sea residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (30% in Monterey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Carmel-by-the-Sea ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carmel-by-the-Sea compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Carmel-by-the-Sea	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	58%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,688	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Carmel-by-the-Sea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Del Monte Forest, CA	2.5 mi	1,711	29%
Monterey, CA	4.0 mi	6,291	29%
Pacific Grove, CA	4.8 mi	4,571	27%
Seaside, CA	7.6 mi	4,059	40%
Carmel Valley Village, CA	11 mi	1,575	21%
Marina, CA	11 mi	3,499	34%

Hospices serving Carmel-by-the-Sea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc	Monterey, CA	4.7 mi	(831) 920-6345
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	4.7 mi	(831) 658-3737
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	17 mi	(831) 758-4200
Bridge Hospice	Salinas, CA	20 mi	(831) 216-5585
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	99 mi	(510) 560-2012

Nursing homes near Carmel-by-the-Sea (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monterey Post Acute	Monterey, CA	2.7 mi	4 of 5	78	(831) 373-2731
Westland House	Monterey, CA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	28	(831) 658-3737
Cypress Ridge Care Center	Monterey, CA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(831) 373-3716
Canterbury Woods	Pacific Grove, CA	4.3 mi	5 of 5	24	(831) 373-3111

Straight-line miles from the center of Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

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 14% of the $10,307 monthly median income of Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea: common questions

Which hospices serve Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Carmel-by-the-Sea ZIP codes, including Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc, Hospice Of The Central Coast, Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

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 14% of the $10,307 monthly median income of Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA