Respite Care in El Monte, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in El Monte, CA: the local picture

16,295

residents 65 or older (15% of El Monte)

86%

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

37%

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

222

Medicare-certified hospices serve El Monte ZIP codes

Most older adults in El Monte live with someone: 86% 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 5,796 El Monte residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 222 hospices serving El Monte ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

El Monte compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	El Monte	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,465	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around El Monte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North El Monte, CA	2.0 mi	764	35%
South El Monte, CA	2.0 mi	2,986	36%
Temple City, CA	2.5 mi	6,857	33%
Avocado Heights, CA	3.0 mi	1,958	24%
Mayflower Village, CA	3.1 mi	1,350	38%
Rosemead, CA	3.1 mi	10,401	27%

Hospices serving El Monte

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avra Hospice Inc	El Monte, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 538-1388
Gamma Hospice, Inc	El Monte, CA	0.6 mi	(747) 205-0025
A Plus Hospice Care, Inc	El Monte, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 279-1168
Accurate Hospice Inc.	Rosemead, CA	3.3 mi	(626) 280-8400
Reachwell Hospice Care, Inc.	Arcadia, CA	3.7 mi	(626) 899-4765

Nursing homes near El Monte (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madera Post Acute Center	El Monte, CA	0.5 mi	1 of 5	148	(626) 442-5721
Valley View Post Acute	El Monte, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(626) 443-0218
Eastland Subacute And Rehabilitation Center	El Monte, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	139	(626) 444-2535
Penn Mar Healthcare Center	El Monte, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	45	(626) 401-1557

Straight-line miles from the center of El Monte. 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 Monte

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 42% of the $3,455 monthly median income of El Monte 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 Monte: common questions

Which hospices serve El Monte?

Medicare lists 222 hospices for El Monte ZIP codes, including Avra Hospice Inc, Gamma Hospice, Inc, A Plus Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in El Monte?

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 42% of the $3,455 monthly median income of El Monte 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 Monte. 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 Monte, CA