Respite Care in Cypress, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cypress, CA: the local picture

8,298

residents 65 or older (17% of Cypress)

85%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

123

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cypress ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cypress live with someone: 85% 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 2,298 Cypress residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 123 hospices serving Cypress ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cypress compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Cypress	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,461	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Cypress

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Los Alamitos, CA	2.0 mi	1,619	28%
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	2.2 mi	2,281	48%
La Palma, CA	2.2 mi	3,087	30%
Stanton, CA	2.9 mi	5,931	35%
Rossmoor, CA	3.2 mi	2,500	25%
Buena Park, CA	3.2 mi	11,570	33%

Hospices serving Cypress

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integrity Hospice	Buena Park, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 534-4211
Calm Care, Inc	Buena Park, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 826-8598
Hygieia Hospice Care	Lakewood, CA	2.7 mi	—
Healthview Hospice & Palliative Care	Cerritos, CA	3.8 mi	(626) 317-5151
Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care	Cerritos, CA	3.8 mi	(323) 446-4493

Nursing homes near Cypress (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Anaheim Healthcare Center	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	115	(714) 827-5880
Anaheim Point	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	154	(714) 826-8950
Anaheim Terrace Care Center	Anaheim, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(714) 821-7310
Healthcare Center Of Orange County	Buena Park, CA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	99	(714) 826-2330

Straight-line miles from the center of Cypress. 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 Cypress

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 22% of the $6,788 monthly median income of Cypress 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 Cypress: common questions

Which hospices serve Cypress?

Medicare lists 123 hospices for Cypress ZIP codes, including Integrity Hospice, Calm Care, Inc, Hygieia Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Cypress?

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 22% of the $6,788 monthly median income of Cypress 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 Cypress. 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 Cypress, CA