Respite Care in Citrus Heights, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Citrus Heights, CA: the local picture

16,036

residents 65 or older (18% of Citrus Heights)

69%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sacramento County)

49

Medicare-certified hospices serve Citrus Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Citrus Heights live with someone: 69% 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 6,343 Citrus Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (36% in Sacramento County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 49 hospices serving Citrus Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Citrus Heights compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Citrus Heights	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,881	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Citrus Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Foothill Farms, CA	3.3 mi	4,438	42%
Orangevale, CA	3.5 mi	7,051	28%
Fair Oaks, CA	3.7 mi	8,236	30%
Antelope, CA	4.2 mi	5,849	30%
North Highlands, CA	4.8 mi	5,789	47%
Carmichael, CA	4.9 mi	15,946	36%

Hospices serving Citrus Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
First Call Hospice	Citrus Heights, CA	1.0 mi	(916) 725-2580
True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc	Citrus Heights, CA	1.1 mi	(916) 277-0433
A1 Healthcare	Fair Oaks, CA	3.1 mi	(916) 706-2513
Advanced Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Sacramento, CA	3.6 mi	(916) 978-0744
Sanctuary Hospice	Sacramento, CA	3.6 mi	(916) 671-3017

Nursing homes near Citrus Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citrus Heights Post Acute	Citrus Heights, CA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	162	(916) 967-2929
Roseville Care Center	Roseville, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	210	(916) 782-1238
Pine Creek Care Center	Roseville, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	99	(916) 782-7007
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center	Fair Oaks, CA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	149	(916) 965-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Citrus Heights. 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 Heights

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 30% of the $4,907 monthly median income of Citrus Heights 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 Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Citrus Heights?

Medicare lists 49 hospices for Citrus Heights ZIP codes, including First Call Hospice, True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc, A1 Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Citrus Heights?

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 30% of the $4,907 monthly median income of Citrus Heights 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 Heights. 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 Heights, CA