Respite Care in Davis, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Davis, CA: the local picture

9,365

residents 65 or older (14% of Davis)

74%

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

28%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Davis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Davis live with someone: 74% 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 2,545 Davis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (34% in Yolo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Davis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figure	Davis	Yolo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	7.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,866	$70,339	—

Older residents in towns around Davis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
University of California-Davis, CA	1.7 mi	0	—
Woodland, CA	8.0 mi	8,421	37%
Dixon, CA	8.8 mi	2,657	40%
West Sacramento, CA	10 mi	6,426	40%
Winters, CA	13 mi	1,093	31%
Sacramento, CA	15 mi	75,245	36%

Hospices serving Davis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Yolo Hospice	Davis, CA	0.8 mi	(530) 758-5566
Absolute Compassion, LLC	Sacramento, CA	12 mi	(916) 399-5922
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Sacramento, CA	13 mi	(916) 925-7010
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC	Sacramento, CA	14 mi	(916) 928-0102
American River Hospice Services	Sacramento, CA	16 mi	(916) 242-4600

Nursing homes near Davis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Courtyard Health Care Center	Davis, CA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	112	(530) 756-1800
University Retirement Community At Davis	Davis, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	37	(530) 747-7000
Woodland Post-Acute	Woodland, CA	8.2 mi	2 of 5	91	(530) 662-9643
Cottonwood Healthcare Center	Woodland, CA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	98	(530) 662-9193

Straight-line miles from the center of Davis. 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 Davis

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 15% of the $9,572 monthly median income of Davis 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 Davis: common questions

Which hospices serve Davis?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Davis ZIP codes, including Yolo Hospice, Absolute Compassion, LLC, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California.

How much does respite care cost in Davis?

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 15% of the $9,572 monthly median income of Davis 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 Davis. 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.

More near Davis

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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 Davis, CA