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

Local figures

Respite Care in El Segundo, CA: the local picture

2,412

residents 65 or older (14% of El Segundo)

69%

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

25%

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

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve El Segundo ZIP codes

Most older adults in El Segundo live with someone: 69% 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 615 El Segundo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving El Segundo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

El Segundo compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	El Segundo	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,734	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around El Segundo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Manhattan Beach, CA	0.7 mi	5,660	22%
Hermosa Beach, CA	3.0 mi	2,664	15%
Del Aire, CA	3.2 mi	1,528	49%
Lennox, CA	4.3 mi	2,259	28%
Lawndale, CA	4.4 mi	3,348	27%
Hawthorne, CA	4.4 mi	8,709	36%

Hospices serving El Segundo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	6.4 mi	(310) 530-3800
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	6.4 mi	(310) 543-4679
Torrance Memorial Hospice	Torrance, CA	8.1 mi	(310) 784-3751
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Torrance, CA	8.1 mi	(213) 234-5535
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	8.7 mi	(818) 352-1916

Nursing homes near El Segundo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Playa Del Rey Center	Playa Del Rey, CA	3.2 mi	1 of 5	99	(310) 823-4694
Imperial Crest Health Care Center	Hawthorne, CA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	105	(310) 679-1461
Hawthorne Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Hawthorne, CA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	88	(310) 679-9732
Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC	Lawndale, CA	5.0 mi	1 of 5	59	(310) 679-3344

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

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 $6,478 monthly median income of El Segundo 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 Segundo: common questions

Which hospices serve El Segundo?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for El Segundo ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County, High Quality Hospice Care, Torrance Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in El Segundo?

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 $6,478 monthly median income of El Segundo 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 Segundo. 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 Segundo, CA