Respite Care in Exeter, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Exeter, CA: the local picture

1,428

residents 65 or older (14% of Exeter)

79%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Tulare County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Exeter ZIP codes

Most older adults in Exeter live with someone: 79% 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 487 Exeter residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (38% in Tulare County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Exeter ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Exeter compared with Tulare County and California

Census figure	Exeter	Tulare County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,125	$55,844	—

Older residents in towns around Exeter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farmersville, CA	3.6 mi	904	47%
Lindsay, CA	6.6 mi	1,348	56%
Ivanhoe, CA	7.4 mi	545	44%
Woodlake, CA	8.6 mi	892	31%
Visalia, CA	10 mi	19,467	34%
Strathmore, CA	11 mi	131	62%

Hospices serving Exeter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Infinite Heart Hospice	Visalia, CA	9.6 mi	(559) 409-7500
Kaweah Health Hospice	Visalia, CA	9.6 mi	(559) 733-0642
American Qlh	Visalia, CA	9.6 mi	(559) 409-2665
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Hanford, CA	28 mi	(559) 585-3425
Healthcare California Hospice	Fresno, CA	50 mi	(559) 240-6717

Nursing homes near Exeter (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lindsay, CA	6.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(559) 562-0055
Visalia Post Acute	Visalia, CA	7.7 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 732-1020
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center	Visalia, CA	8.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(559) 624-6037
Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	Visalia, CA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	44	(559) 732-8614

Straight-line miles from the center of Exeter. 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 Exeter

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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Exeter 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 Exeter: common questions

Which hospices serve Exeter?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Exeter ZIP codes, including Infinite Heart Hospice, Kaweah Health Hospice, American Qlh.

How much does respite care cost in Exeter?

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 30% of the $4,844 monthly median income of Exeter 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter, CA