Respite Care in Carson, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carson, CA: the local picture

17,227

residents 65 or older (19% of Carson)

85%

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

39%

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

269

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carson live with someone: 85% 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 6,647 Carson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 269 hospices serving Carson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carson compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Carson	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,153	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Carson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Carson, CA	2.8 mi	5,425	36%
Compton, CA	3.9 mi	9,900	43%
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	4.5 mi	2,762	45%
East Rancho Dominguez, CA	4.9 mi	1,512	45%
Gardena, CA	5.0 mi	10,053	34%
Lomita, CA	5.1 mi	3,668	26%

Hospices serving Carson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice Care, Inc	Carson, CA	1.3 mi	(818) 302-3477
Dignity Hospice Provider	Carson, CA	1.6 mi	(310) 998-7138
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Torrance, CA	2.6 mi	(310) 324-2273
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	3.7 mi	(818) 352-1916
Bridgewater Hospice	Torrance, CA	3.7 mi	(909) 000-0000

Nursing homes near Carson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beachside Post Acute	Long Beach, CA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(562) 424-0757
Harbor Post Acute Care Center	Torrance, CA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	127	(310) 320-0961
Heritage Rehabilitation Center	Torrance, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	161	(310) 320-8714
Vermont Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	200	(310) 328-0812

Straight-line miles from the center of Carson. 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 Carson

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 22% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Carson 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 Carson: common questions

Which hospices serve Carson?

Medicare lists 269 hospices for Carson ZIP codes, including Harmony Hospice Care, Inc, Dignity Hospice Provider, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California.

How much does respite care cost in Carson?

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 22% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Carson 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 Carson. 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.

More near Carson

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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 Carson, CA