Respite Care in Dixon, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dixon, CA: the local picture

2,657

residents 65 or older (13% of Dixon)

74%

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

40%

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

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dixon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dixon 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 1,064 Dixon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (34% in Solano County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Dixon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dixon compared with Solano County and California

Census figure	Dixon	Solano County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,661	$77,531	—

Older residents in towns around Dixon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
University of California-Davis, CA	7.2 mi	0	—
Davis, CA	8.8 mi	9,365	28%
Vacaville, CA	9.9 mi	16,144	35%
Winters, CA	10 mi	1,093	31%
Woodland, CA	16 mi	8,421	37%
West Sacramento, CA	17 mi	6,426	40%

Hospices serving Dixon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Yolo Hospice	Davis, CA	8.1 mi	(530) 758-5566
Solano Care	Vacaville, CA	9.9 mi	(707) 742-0774
Bridge Hospice	Fairfield, CA	17 mi	(707) 376-8118
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement	Fairfield, CA	17 mi	(707) 646-3575
Adya Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Suisun City, CA	19 mi	(707) 200-2989

Nursing homes near Dixon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Retirement Community At Davis	Davis, CA	8.4 mi	5 of 5	37	(530) 747-7000
Courtyard Health Care Center	Davis, CA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	112	(530) 756-1800
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center	Vacaville, CA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(707) 449-8000
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute	Vacaville, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	87	(707) 448-6458

Straight-line miles from the center of Dixon. 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 Dixon

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 30% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Dixon 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 Dixon: common questions

Which hospices serve Dixon?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Dixon ZIP codes, including Yolo Hospice, Solano Care, Bridge Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dixon?

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 30% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Dixon 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 Dixon. 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 Dixon

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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 Dixon, CA