Respite Care in East Pasadena, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Pasadena, CA: the local picture

1,257

residents 65 or older (23% of East Pasadena)

70%

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

31%

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

188

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Pasadena ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Pasadena live with someone: 70% 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 393 East Pasadena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 188 hospices serving East Pasadena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Pasadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	East Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	23%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,813	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around East Pasadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East San Gabriel, CA	1.4 mi	4,317	29%
San Marino, CA	2.2 mi	2,724	25%
Arcadia, CA	2.4 mi	11,341	35%
Temple City, CA	2.6 mi	6,857	33%
Sierra Madre, CA	2.7 mi	2,281	24%
San Gabriel, CA	3.1 mi	7,279	26%

Hospices serving East Pasadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Elizabeth Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	(626) 510-6770
Hope & Care Hospice	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	(626) 314-3333
St Vincent Hospice Services, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	(626) 796-1922
Altadena Hospice Care, Inc.	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	(626) 380-2903
Heartful Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	(818) 795-9269

Nursing homes near East Pasadena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Marino Healthcare Center	San Gabriel, CA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	59	(626) 446-5263
Arcadia Care Center	Arcadia, CA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	164	(626) 445-2170
Huntington Drive Health And Rehabilitation Center	Arcadia, CA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	99	(626) 445-2421
Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	San Gabriel, CA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	75	(626) 285-3131

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

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 23% of the $6,401 monthly median income of East Pasadena 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 Pasadena: common questions

Which hospices serve East Pasadena?

Medicare lists 188 hospices for East Pasadena ZIP codes, including St Elizabeth Hospice Care, Inc, Hope & Care Hospice, St Vincent Hospice Services, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in East Pasadena?

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 23% of the $6,401 monthly median income of East Pasadena 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena, CA