Respite Care in Dana Point, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dana Point, CA: the local picture

7,300

residents 65 or older (22% of Dana Point)

78%

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

26%

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

59

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dana Point ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dana Point live with someone: 78% 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 1,901 Dana Point residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 59 hospices serving Dana Point ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dana Point compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Dana Point	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,164	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Dana Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Juan Capistrano, CA	2.8 mi	7,561	29%
Laguna Niguel, CA	3.7 mi	14,372	22%
San Clemente, CA	5.0 mi	13,543	26%
Ladera Ranch, CA	5.9 mi	1,678	18%
Laguna Beach, CA	6.1 mi	6,831	20%
Aliso Viejo, CA	7.5 mi	6,024	29%

Hospices serving Dana Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transition Care Telemetry, Inc.	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	(888) 757-2018
Cabrillo Hospice	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	(858) 345-3267
West Coast Healthcare, LLC	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	(949) 270-3770
Memorialcare Hospice And Palliative Services	Laguna Hills, CA	8.0 mi	(949) 460-1500
Parentis Hospice	Laguna Beach, CA	8.0 mi	(949) 305-2716

Nursing homes near Dana Point (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Capistrano Beach Care Center	Dana Point, CA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	93	(949) 496-5786
San Juan Hills Healthcare Center	San Juan Capistrano, CA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	45	(949) 248-8855
Orchards Skilled Nursing	Rancho Mission Viejo, CA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	49	(949) 443-8900
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Laguna Hills, CA	8.6 mi	3 of 5	99	(949) 587-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dana Point. 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 Dana Point

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 16% of the $9,264 monthly median income of Dana Point 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 Dana Point: common questions

Which hospices serve Dana Point?

Medicare lists 59 hospices for Dana Point ZIP codes, including Transition Care Telemetry, Inc., Cabrillo Hospice, West Coast Healthcare, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Dana Point?

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 16% of the $9,264 monthly median income of Dana Point 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 Dana Point. 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 Dana Point, CA