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

Local figures

Respite Care in El Rio, CA: the local picture

676

residents 65 or older (11% of El Rio)

91%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

91

Medicare-certified hospices serve El Rio ZIP codes

Most older adults in El Rio live with someone: 91% 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 197 El Rio residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (33% in Ventura County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 91 hospices serving El Rio ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

El Rio compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	El Rio	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.0%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,563	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around El Rio

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oxnard, CA	4.3 mi	24,555	37%
Ventura, CA	5.8 mi	20,489	33%
Port Hueneme, CA	6.4 mi	3,307	50%
Channel Islands Beach, CA	6.7 mi	539	14%
Camarillo, CA	7.3 mi	16,110	32%
Santa Paula, CA	9.2 mi	4,557	41%

Hospices serving El Rio

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mission Hospice Of Ventura, LLC	Oxnard, CA	1.6 mi	(805) 507-8144
Carewise Hospice, Inc	Oxnard, CA	2.4 mi	(805) 823-4144
Assisted Home Hospice	Ventura, CA	4.6 mi	(805) 677-7400
Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura	Ventura, CA	4.6 mi	(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H	Ventura, CA	4.6 mi	(805) 642-1608

Nursing homes near El Rio (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenwood Care Center	Oxnard, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 983-0305
Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center	Oxnard, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	82	(805) 983-0324
Victoria Care Center	Ventura, CA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	188	(805) 642-1736
Coastal View Healthcare Center	Ventura, CA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(805) 642-4101

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

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 24% of the $6,130 monthly median income of El Rio 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 Rio: common questions

Which hospices serve El Rio?

Medicare lists 91 hospices for El Rio ZIP codes, including Mission Hospice Of Ventura, LLC, Carewise Hospice, Inc, Assisted Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in El Rio?

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 24% of the $6,130 monthly median income of El Rio 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 Rio. 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 Rio, CA