Respite Care in Cudahy, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cudahy, CA: the local picture

1,889

residents 65 or older (8.6% of Cudahy)

93%

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

28%

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

221

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cudahy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cudahy live with someone: 93% 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 517 Cudahy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 221 hospices serving Cudahy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cudahy compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Cudahy	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.3%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Cudahy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bell, CA	1.1 mi	3,718	36%
South Gate, CA	1.5 mi	11,344	34%
Bell Gardens, CA	1.6 mi	3,652	40%
Maywood, CA	1.7 mi	2,703	26%
Huntington Park, CA	2.3 mi	6,112	44%
Walnut Park, CA	2.3 mi	2,160	39%

Hospices serving Cudahy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	3.4 mi	(323) 988-1245
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	3.8 mi	(562) 622-1400
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	3.8 mi	(562) 622-4350
Inspired Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	5.8 mi	(818) 757-7200
Ogada Hospice Care, Inc	Monterey Park, CA	6.9 mi	(323) 488-0022

Nursing homes near Cudahy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bell Convalescent Hospital	Bell, CA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	99	(323) 560-2045
Briarcrest Nursing Center	Bell Gardens, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	135	(562) 927-2641
Maywood Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre	Maywood, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	133	(323) 560-0720
Greenfield Care Center Of South Gate	South Gate, CA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	99	(323) 564-7761

Straight-line miles from the center of Cudahy. 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 Cudahy

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 46% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Cudahy 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 Cudahy: common questions

Which hospices serve Cudahy?

Medicare lists 221 hospices for Cudahy ZIP codes, including Healing Care Hospice, Inc, Comfort Life Hospice, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program.

How much does respite care cost in Cudahy?

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 46% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Cudahy 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 Cudahy. 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 Cudahy, CA