Respite Care in El Dorado Hills, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in El Dorado Hills, CA: the local picture

10,635

residents 65 or older (21% of El Dorado Hills)

84%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve El Dorado Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in El Dorado Hills live with someone: 84% 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 2,501 El Dorado Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (29% in El Dorado County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving El Dorado Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

El Dorado Hills compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	El Dorado Hills	El Dorado County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	6.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	3.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,083	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around El Dorado Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cameron Park, CA	3.2 mi	4,273	30%
Folsom, CA	5.1 mi	12,422	27%
Shingle Springs, CA	6.1 mi	1,057	29%
Granite Bay, CA	8.7 mi	4,871	23%
Orangevale, CA	9.5 mi	7,051	28%
Fair Oaks, CA	11 mi	8,236	30%

Hospices serving El Dorado Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
First Call Hospice South	El Dorado Hills, CA	1.3 mi	(916) 281-4414
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	5.7 mi	(916) 306-5200
Oak Creek Hospice, LLC	Folsom, CA	5.7 mi	(916) 458-5994
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	5.7 mi	(916) 603-3550
Better Choice Hospice Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	11 mi	(916) 870-8090

Nursing homes near El Dorado Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folsom Care Center	Folsom, CA	6.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 985-3641
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center	Fair Oaks, CA	12 mi	3 of 5	149	(916) 965-4663
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	12 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100
Roseville Care Center	Roseville, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	210	(916) 782-1238

Straight-line miles from the center of El Dorado Hills. 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 El Dorado Hills

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 17% of the $8,507 monthly median income of El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve El Dorado Hills?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for El Dorado Hills ZIP codes, including First Call Hospice South, American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Oak Creek Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in El Dorado Hills?

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 17% of the $8,507 monthly median income of El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills. 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 El Dorado Hills, CA