Respite Care in Elk Grove, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elk Grove, CA: the local picture

24,961

residents 65 or older (14% of Elk Grove)

82%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sacramento County)

52

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elk Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elk Grove live with someone: 82% 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 8,144 Elk Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (36% in Sacramento County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 52 hospices serving Elk Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elk Grove compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Elk Grove	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,707	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Florin, CA	4.8 mi	7,519	46%
Vineyard, CA	5.3 mi	6,185	35%
Parkway, CA	6.9 mi	1,927	41%
Lemon Hill, CA	8.1 mi	1,426	44%
Fruitridge Pocket, CA	9.0 mi	801	49%
Wilton, CA	9.3 mi	1,528	37%

Hospices serving Elk Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Capitol Hospice Care	Elk Grove, CA	1.5 mi	(916) 896-5456
Lorian Health	Elk Grove, CA	2.9 mi	(916) 978-1811
Absolute Compassion, LLC	Sacramento, CA	9.6 mi	(916) 399-5922
Orangevale Hospice Care, Inc	Sacramento, CA	9.7 mi	(916) 603-3314
Big Hearts Hospice Care	Sacramento, CA	11 mi	(916) 389-0877

Nursing homes near Elk Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk Grove Post Acute	Elk Grove, CA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	136	(916) 685-9525
Bruceville Terrace - D/P SNF Of Methodist Hospital	Sacramento, CA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	171	(916) 423-6000
City Creek Post Acute	Sacramento, CA	5.9 mi	5 of 5	99	(916) 392-4440
Double Tree Post Acute Care Center	Sacramento, CA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	122	(916) 422-4825

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove

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 22% of the $6,809 monthly median income of Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Elk Grove?

Medicare lists 52 hospices for Elk Grove ZIP codes, including Capitol Hospice Care, Lorian Health, Absolute Compassion, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Elk Grove?

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 22% of the $6,809 monthly median income of Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove, CA