Respite Care in Fair Oaks, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fair Oaks, CA: the local picture

8,236

residents 65 or older (25% of Fair Oaks)

76%

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

30%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fair Oaks ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fair Oaks live with someone: 76% 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 2,445 Fair Oaks residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (36% in Sacramento County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Fair Oaks ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fair Oaks compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Fair Oaks	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	25%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,633	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Oaks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gold River, CA	1.6 mi	2,577	29%
Orangevale, CA	3.1 mi	7,051	28%
Citrus Heights, CA	3.7 mi	16,036	40%
Carmichael, CA	4.2 mi	15,946	36%
Rancho Cordova, CA	5.1 mi	10,134	42%
Foothill Farms, CA	5.8 mi	4,438	42%

Hospices serving Fair Oaks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A1 Healthcare	Fair Oaks, CA	0.7 mi	(916) 706-2513
First Call Hospice	Citrus Heights, CA	3.2 mi	(916) 725-2580
UC Davis Hospice Program	Rancho Cordova, CA	3.3 mi	(916) 734-2458
Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area	Gold River, CA	3.3 mi	(510) 394-0280
R C Hospice Care, Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	3.3 mi	(916) 858-1440

Nursing homes near Fair Oaks (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center	Fair Oaks, CA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	149	(916) 965-4663
Citrus Heights Post Acute	Citrus Heights, CA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	162	(916) 967-2929
Manzanita Healthcare Center	Carmichael, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(916) 331-8513
Casa Coloma Health Care Center	Rancho Cordova, CA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	138	(916) 363-4843

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Oaks. 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 Fair Oaks

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 17% of the $8,386 monthly median income of Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks: common questions

Which hospices serve Fair Oaks?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Fair Oaks ZIP codes, including A1 Healthcare, First Call Hospice, UC Davis Hospice Program.

How much does respite care cost in Fair Oaks?

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 17% of the $8,386 monthly median income of Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks. 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 Fair Oaks, CA