Respite Care in East Whittier, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Whittier, CA: the local picture

1,516

residents 65 or older (15% of East Whittier)

88%

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

29%

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

150

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Whittier ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Whittier live with someone: 88% 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 440 East Whittier residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 150 hospices serving East Whittier ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Whittier compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	East Whittier	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,750	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around East Whittier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Mirada, CA	1.9 mi	9,936	27%
La Habra, CA	2.1 mi	9,556	32%
South Whittier, CA	2.5 mi	6,350	34%
La Habra Heights, CA	3.3 mi	1,254	22%
Whittier, CA	3.4 mi	12,903	35%
Santa Fe Springs, CA	4.3 mi	3,221	26%

Hospices serving East Whittier

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Presbyterian	La Mirada, CA	1.7 mi	(562) 902-7770
Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc	La Habra, CA	2.3 mi	(714) 459-5565
Passion And Love Hospice Inc	Whittier, CA	2.9 mi	(626) 671-1070
Hospice Of Oc, Inc.	Buena Park, CA	3.3 mi	(714) 790-0594
Hospice Of Orange County, Inc	Fullerton, CA	5.0 mi	(657) 204-9324

Nursing homes near East Whittier (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Imperial Healthcare Center	La Mirada, CA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	99	(562) 943-7156
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr	Whittier, CA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	160	(562) 947-7817
Sunny Hills Post Acute	La Mirada, CA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	142	(562) 947-8691
Bonita Hills Post Acute	La Habra, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	86	(562) 691-0781

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

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 26% of the $5,729 monthly median income of East Whittier 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 Whittier: common questions

Which hospices serve East Whittier?

Medicare lists 150 hospices for East Whittier ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Presbyterian, Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc, Passion And Love Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in East Whittier?

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 26% of the $5,729 monthly median income of East Whittier 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 Whittier. 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 Whittier, CA