Respite Care in Elverta, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elverta, CA: the local picture

943

residents 65 or older (20% of Elverta)

84%

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

39%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elverta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elverta 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 365 Elverta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Sacramento County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Elverta ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elverta compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Elverta	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,011	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Elverta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rio Linda, CA	2.1 mi	2,471	41%
Antelope, CA	4.6 mi	5,849	30%
North Highlands, CA	5.1 mi	5,789	47%
Foothill Farms, CA	5.7 mi	4,438	42%
Roseville, CA	7.7 mi	27,180	33%
Citrus Heights, CA	8.6 mi	16,036	40%

Hospices serving Elverta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC	Sacramento, CA	6.5 mi	(916) 928-0102
Advanced Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Sacramento, CA	6.8 mi	(916) 978-0744
Sanctuary Hospice	Sacramento, CA	6.8 mi	(916) 671-3017
Rx Staffing Hospice Care	Sacramento, CA	7.3 mi	(916) 570-3060
American River Hospice Services	Sacramento, CA	7.5 mi	(916) 242-4600

Nursing homes near Elverta (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Pointe Care Center	Sacramento, CA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	161	(916) 922-7177
Windsor Care Center Of Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	128	(916) 922-8855
Sacramento Post-Acute	Sacramento, CA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 331-4590
College Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sacramento, CA	7.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(916) 481-7434

Straight-line miles from the center of Elverta. 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 Elverta

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 $6,418 monthly median income of Elverta 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 Elverta: common questions

Which hospices serve Elverta?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Elverta ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC, Advanced Home Health And Hospice, Inc, Sanctuary Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Elverta?

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 $6,418 monthly median income of Elverta 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 Elverta. 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 Elverta, CA