Respite Care in Daly City, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Daly City, CA: the local picture

20,856

residents 65 or older (20% of Daly City)

85%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Daly City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Daly City 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 6,054 Daly City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in San Mateo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Daly City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Daly City compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Daly City	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,490	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Daly City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Broadmoor, CA	1.1 mi	724	29%
Brisbane, CA	4.8 mi	798	43%
San Bruno, CA	5.6 mi	7,596	30%
South San Francisco, CA	5.8 mi	12,320	33%
Pacifica, CA	6.6 mi	7,612	23%
Millbrae, CA	7.9 mi	4,599	27%

Hospices serving Daly City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alliance Hospice	Daly City, CA	1.7 mi	(650) 000-0000
Abl Hospice LLC	Daly City, CA	1.7 mi	(650) 257-0559
Crossroads Home Health & Hospice	San Francisco, CA	3.2 mi	(415) 682-2111
Angel Palliative Care And Hospice	South San Francisco, CA	3.8 mi	(650) 590-2530
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco	San Francisco, CA	5.5 mi	(415) 666-1080

Nursing homes near Daly City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Francisco Post Acute	San Francisco, CA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	53	(415) 584-3294
Ahmc Seton Medical Center	Daly City, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	186	(650) 991-6767
Golden Heights Healthcare	Daly City, CA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	102	(650) 755-9515
Golden Pavilion Healthcare	Daly City, CA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	239	(650) 994-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Daly City. 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 Daly City

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 18% of the $8,291 monthly median income of Daly City 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 Daly City: common questions

Which hospices serve Daly City?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Daly City ZIP codes, including Alliance Hospice, Abl Hospice LLC, Crossroads Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Daly City?

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 18% of the $8,291 monthly median income of Daly City 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 Daly City. 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 Daly City, CA