Respite Care in Delhi, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Delhi, CA: the local picture

836

residents 65 or older (7.6% of Delhi)

75%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Merced County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delhi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Delhi live with someone: 75% 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 431 Delhi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (40% in Merced County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Delhi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Delhi compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Delhi	Merced County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	7.6%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,054	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Delhi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Livingston, CA	4.1 mi	1,537	31%
Hilmar-Irwin, CA	4.5 mi	1,093	30%
Denair, CA	6.7 mi	464	21%
Turlock, CA	6.9 mi	11,295	43%
Winton, CA	9.2 mi	1,127	48%
Atwater, CA	11 mi	3,993	43%

Hospices serving Delhi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenant Care Hospice	Turlock, CA	5.9 mi	(209) 664-2550
Progressive Hospice Care	Modesto, CA	18 mi	(209) 505-1035
Bristol Hospice-California, LLC	Merced, CA	19 mi	(209) 384-1415
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice	Modesto, CA	23 mi	(209) 578-6300
Seva Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	26 mi	(209) 846-9488

Nursing homes near Delhi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grace Home Inc.	Livingston, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	33	(209) 394-2440
Main West Postacute Care	Turlock, CA	6.3 mi	3 of 5	99	(209) 667-2828
North Starr Postacute Care	Turlock, CA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	31	(209) 632-1075
Covenant Village Care Center	Turlock, CA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	50	(209) 664-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Delhi. 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 Delhi

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 39% of the $3,755 monthly median income of Delhi 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 Delhi: common questions

Which hospices serve Delhi?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Delhi ZIP codes, including Covenant Care Hospice, Progressive Hospice Care, Bristol Hospice-California, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Delhi?

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 39% of the $3,755 monthly median income of Delhi 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 Delhi. 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 Delhi

More senior care near Delhi

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Delhi

More for Delhi families

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 Delhi, CA