Respite Care in East Los Angeles, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Los Angeles, CA: the local picture

13,021

residents 65 or older (12% of East Los Angeles)

83%

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

41%

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

296

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Los Angeles ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Los Angeles live with someone: 83% 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 5,284 East Los Angeles residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 296 hospices serving East Los Angeles ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Los Angeles compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	East Los Angeles	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,087	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around East Los Angeles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monterey Park, CA	2.3 mi	13,599	31%
Commerce, CA	2.8 mi	2,164	35%
Maywood, CA	3.2 mi	2,703	26%
Montebello, CA	3.5 mi	11,369	38%
Bell, CA	3.6 mi	3,718	36%
Alhambra, CA	4.0 mi	15,358	33%

Hospices serving East Los Angeles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Red Hearts Hospice, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	0.9 mi	(818) 764-4665
Ogada Hospice Care, Inc	Monterey Park, CA	2.8 mi	(323) 488-0022
Ivory Hospice & Palliative Care	Monterey Park, CA	3.3 mi	(323) 724-7802
Santa Rosa Hospice	Alhambra, CA	3.3 mi	(626) 239-8545
Haven Hospice, Inc	Montebello, CA	3.4 mi	(818) 339-4724

Nursing homes near East Los Angeles (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp	Los Angeles, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	25	(323) 260-4230
Costa Del Sol Healthcare	Los Angeles, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(323) 268-0106
Los Angeles Comm Hospital	Los Angeles, CA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	39	(323) 267-0477
Infinity Care Of East Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(323) 261-8108

Straight-line miles from the center of East Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

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 49% of the $3,007 monthly median income of East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles: common questions

Which hospices serve East Los Angeles?

Medicare lists 296 hospices for East Los Angeles ZIP codes, including Red Hearts Hospice, Inc., Ogada Hospice Care, Inc, Ivory Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in East Los Angeles?

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 49% of the $3,007 monthly median income of East Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles, CA