Respite Care in East Foothills, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Foothills, CA: the local picture

1,233

residents 65 or older (17% of East Foothills)

87%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County)

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Foothills ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Foothills live with someone: 87% 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 246 East Foothills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving East Foothills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Foothills compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	East Foothills	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,071	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around East Foothills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alum Rock, CA	1.1 mi	1,935	31%
Milpitas, CA	5.5 mi	10,897	32%
San Jose, CA	6.0 mi	143,836	34%
Santa Clara, CA	8.6 mi	14,863	30%
Fremont, CA	10 mi	32,036	28%
Campbell, CA	10 mi	7,117	31%

Hospices serving East Foothills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Soleil Hospice, LLC	San Jose, CA	3.6 mi	(408) 498-9945
Heart Of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, A Nonprofit Corporation	San Jose, CA	3.6 mi	(408) 986-8584
Sequoia Hospice	Milpitas, CA	5.8 mi	(408) 797-2575
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Milpitas, CA	5.8 mi	(408) 964-6800
Care Must Hospice Inc	San Jose, CA	6.7 mi	(408) 755-1216

Nursing homes near East Foothills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inspire Behavioral Health	San Jose, CA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	116	(408) 923-7232
The Ridge Post Acute	San Jose, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	54	(408) 251-3070
Canyon Springs Post-Acute	San Jose, CA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	199	(408) 259-8700
Vista Manor Nursing Center	San Jose, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(408) 272-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of East Foothills. 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 East Foothills

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 20% of the $7,173 monthly median income of East Foothills 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 East Foothills: common questions

Which hospices serve East Foothills?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for East Foothills ZIP codes, including Soleil Hospice, LLC, Heart Of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, A Nonprofit Corporation, Sequoia Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in East Foothills?

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 20% of the $7,173 monthly median income of East Foothills 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 East Foothills. 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 East Foothills, CA