Respite Care in Compton, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Compton, CA: the local picture

9,900

residents 65 or older (11% of Compton)

84%

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

43%

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

378

Medicare-certified hospices serve Compton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Compton live with someone: 84% 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 4,252 Compton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 378 hospices serving Compton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Compton compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Compton	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,410	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Compton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Rancho Dominguez, CA	1.8 mi	1,512	45%
Willowbrook, CA	1.9 mi	2,019	49%
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.4 mi	2,762	45%
Lynwood, CA	2.5 mi	6,307	31%
Paramount, CA	3.5 mi	5,236	33%
Carson, CA	3.9 mi	17,227	39%

Hospices serving Compton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Royal Majesty Hospice, Inc.	Long Beach, CA	5.1 mi	(562) 424-8886
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc	Gardena, CA	5.3 mi	(818) 960-7272
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	5.4 mi	(562) 622-4350
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles	Lakewood, CA	5.5 mi	(562) 904-6777
Charity Hospice Care, Inc.	Torrance, CA	5.8 mi	(310) 527-2962

Nursing homes near Compton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC	Compton, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	99	(310) 639-8111
Meadow Creek Post-Acute	Paramount, CA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	104	(562) 531-0990
Lighthouse Healthcare Center	Los Angeles, CA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	149	(323) 564-4461
View Heights Conv Hosp	Los Angeles, CA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	163	(323) 757-1881

Straight-line miles from the center of Compton. 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 Compton

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 36% of the $4,118 monthly median income of Compton 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 Compton: common questions

Which hospices serve Compton?

Medicare lists 378 hospices for Compton ZIP codes, including Royal Majesty Hospice, Inc., Saint Luka Hospice, Inc, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program.

How much does respite care cost in Compton?

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 36% of the $4,118 monthly median income of Compton 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 Compton. 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 Compton, CA