Respite Care in Colusa, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Colusa, CA: the local picture

1,131

residents 65 or older (17% of Colusa)

64%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Colusa County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Colusa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Colusa live with someone: 64% 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 463 Colusa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (39% in Colusa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Colusa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Colusa compared with Colusa County and California

Census figure	Colusa	Colusa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	39%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,417	$40,662	—

Older residents in towns around Colusa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Williams, CA	7.8 mi	544	51%
Arbuckle, CA	13 mi	348	35%
Sutter, CA	14 mi	543	39%
Gridley, CA	20 mi	931	45%
Yuba City, CA	20 mi	11,432	37%
Marysville, CA	23 mi	1,635	51%

Hospices serving Colusa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Colusa Medical Center Hospice	Colusa, CA	2.6 mi	(530) 619-0800
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	22 mi	(530) 749-3460
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	22 mi	(530) 673-7101
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	27 mi	(530) 844-2755
Butte Home Health Hospice	Chico, CA	39 mi	(916) 895-0462

Nursing homes near Colusa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colusa Medical Center - SNF	Colusa, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	6	(530) 691-0800
Almond View Care Center	Williams, CA	8.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(888) 309-0022
River Valley Care Center	Live Oak, CA	19 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 695-8020
Fountains, The	Yuba City, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	145	(530) 751-4888

Straight-line miles from the center of Colusa. 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 Colusa

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 35% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Colusa 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 Colusa: common questions

Which hospices serve Colusa?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Colusa ZIP codes, including Colusa Medical Center Hospice, Sutter Care At Home, Adventist Health Home Care Services.

How much does respite care cost in Colusa?

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 35% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Colusa 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 Colusa. 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 Colusa, CA