Respite Care in Castaic, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Castaic, CA: the local picture

2,209

residents 65 or older (12% of Castaic)

83%

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

30%

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

55

Medicare-certified hospices serve Castaic ZIP codes

Most older adults in Castaic 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 669 Castaic residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 55 hospices serving Castaic ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Castaic compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Castaic	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,471	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Castaic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Val Verde, CA	2.9 mi	282	29%
Stevenson Ranch, CA	6.8 mi	2,106	24%
Santa Clarita, CA	8.6 mi	31,074	31%
Simi Valley, CA	16 mi	21,589	34%
Fillmore, CA	17 mi	2,372	48%
San Fernando, CA	17 mi	3,213	33%

Hospices serving Castaic

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Devoted Health Hospice	Valencia, CA	7.1 mi	(818) 322-8605
Valencia Hospice Care	Valencia, CA	7.1 mi	(661) 249-6245
Vertex Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Clarita, CA	7.1 mi	(818) 937-4790
Supreme Hospice And Palliative Care	Valencia, CA	7.1 mi	(661) 254-2206
Ez Comfort Hospice Care	Santa Clarita, CA	9.2 mi	(805) 422-8587

Nursing homes near Castaic (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center	Newhall, CA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 259-3660
Simi Healthcare Center	Simi Valley, CA	15 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 522-9155
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center	Chatsworth, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	128	(818) 882-3200
Stoney Point Healthcare Center	Chatsworth, CA	16 mi	2 of 5	132	(818) 882-8233

Straight-line miles from the center of Castaic. 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 Castaic

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 26% of the $5,539 monthly median income of Castaic 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 Castaic: common questions

Which hospices serve Castaic?

Medicare lists 55 hospices for Castaic ZIP codes, including Devoted Health Hospice, Valencia Hospice Care, Vertex Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Castaic?

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 26% of the $5,539 monthly median income of Castaic 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 Castaic. 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 Castaic, CA