Respite Care in Folsom, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Folsom, CA: the local picture

12,422

residents 65 or older (15% of Folsom)

73%

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

27%

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

46

Medicare-certified hospices serve Folsom ZIP codes

Most older adults in Folsom live with someone: 73% 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 3,303 Folsom residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (36% in Sacramento County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 46 hospices serving Folsom ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Folsom compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Folsom	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,489	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Folsom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orangevale, CA	4.7 mi	7,051	28%
El Dorado Hills, CA	5.1 mi	10,635	24%
Fair Oaks, CA	6.0 mi	8,236	30%
Gold River, CA	6.4 mi	2,577	29%
Granite Bay, CA	6.6 mi	4,871	23%
Rancho Cordova, CA	8.0 mi	10,134	42%

Hospices serving Folsom

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	0.7 mi	(916) 306-5200
Oak Creek Hospice, LLC	Folsom, CA	0.7 mi	(916) 458-5994
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	0.7 mi	(916) 603-3550
First Call Hospice South	El Dorado Hills, CA	4.2 mi	(916) 281-4414
Better Choice Hospice Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	6.2 mi	(916) 870-8090

Nursing homes near Folsom (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folsom Care Center	Folsom, CA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 985-3641
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center	Fair Oaks, CA	6.4 mi	3 of 5	149	(916) 965-4663
Citrus Heights Post Acute	Citrus Heights, CA	7.5 mi	4 of 5	162	(916) 967-2929
Roseville Care Center	Roseville, CA	8.2 mi	3 of 5	210	(916) 782-1238

Straight-line miles from the center of Folsom. 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 Folsom

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 $6,791 monthly median income of Folsom 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 Folsom: common questions

Which hospices serve Folsom?

Medicare lists 46 hospices for Folsom ZIP codes, including American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Oak Creek Hospice, LLC, Centric Care Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Folsom?

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 $6,791 monthly median income of Folsom 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 Folsom. 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 Folsom, CA