Respite Care in Citrus, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Citrus, CA: the local picture

1,296

residents 65 or older (12% of Citrus)

90%

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

49%

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

190

Medicare-certified hospices serve Citrus ZIP codes

Most older adults in Citrus live with someone: 90% 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 635 Citrus residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 190 hospices serving Citrus ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Citrus compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Citrus	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.8%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,265	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Citrus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Covina, CA	1.7 mi	7,459	39%
Azusa, CA	2.1 mi	6,216	37%
Vincent, CA	2.1 mi	2,154	33%
Charter Oak, CA	2.1 mi	1,415	39%
Glendora, CA	3.3 mi	8,744	31%
West Covina, CA	4.1 mi	19,161	36%

Hospices serving Citrus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Fort Hospice Care, Inc.	Azusa, CA	1.0 mi	(626) 210-2260
Lucas Hospice, Inc	Covina, CA	1.4 mi	(626) 538-1551
Comfort Quest Hospice, Inc.	Covina, CA	1.4 mi	(626) 364-7378
Medquest Hospice Care	Covina, CA	1.4 mi	(626) 380-8900
Priority Hospice Care, Inc	Covina, CA	1.9 mi	(626) 335-1082

Nursing homes near Citrus (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glendora Grand, Inc	Glendora, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	342	(626) 331-0781
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P SNF	Covina, CA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	25	(626) 915-6215
Gladstone Sub-Acute And Rehab Center	Glendora, CA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	118	(626) 963-5955
Glendora Canyon Transitional Care Unit	Glendora, CA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(626) 335-9810

Straight-line miles from the center of Citrus. 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 Citrus

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 25% of the $5,772 monthly median income of Citrus 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 Citrus: common questions

Which hospices serve Citrus?

Medicare lists 190 hospices for Citrus ZIP codes, including Hope Fort Hospice Care, Inc., Lucas Hospice, Inc, Comfort Quest Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Citrus?

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 25% of the $5,772 monthly median income of Citrus 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 Citrus. 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 Citrus, CA