Respite Care in Fowler, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fowler, CA: the local picture

783

residents 65 or older (11% of Fowler)

68%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fowler ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fowler live with someone: 68% 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 259 Fowler residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (39% in Fresno County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fowler compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Fowler	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	7.0%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Fowler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Selma, CA	4.9 mi	3,178	36%
Easton, CA	6.7 mi	299	51%
Parlier, CA	7.3 mi	1,280	39%
Sunnyside, CA	7.4 mi	808	39%
Sanger, CA	8.4 mi	2,834	38%
Kingsburg, CA	9.1 mi	2,601	39%

Hospices serving Fowler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	11 mi	(559) 408-5945
St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 222-1291
Sequoia Hospice Inc	Clovis, CA	13 mi	(559) 321-8054
Oyuna Hospice, Inc	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(559) 374-2726
Bright Horizon Hospice Services	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(559) 443-0303

Nursing homes near Fowler (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vineyards At Fowler	Fowler, CA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	49	(559) 834-2542
Fowler Care Center	Fowler, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	46	(559) 834-2519
Manning Gardens Care Center, Inc	Fresno, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	59	(559) 834-2586
Rolling Hills Care Center	Selma, CA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	34	(559) 896-4990

Straight-line miles from the center of Fowler. 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 Fowler

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. 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 Fowler: common questions

Which hospices serve Fowler?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Fowler ZIP codes, including Ardent Hospice Of Fresno, St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc, Sequoia Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Fowler?

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. 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 Fowler. 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.

More near Fowler

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Other care in Fowler

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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 Fowler, CA