Respite Care in Fullerton, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fullerton, CA: the local picture

21,435

residents 65 or older (15% of Fullerton)

81%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

188

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fullerton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fullerton live with someone: 81% 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 5,816 Fullerton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 188 hospices serving Fullerton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fullerton compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Fullerton	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,393	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Fullerton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Habra, CA	3.2 mi	9,556	32%
Placentia, CA	4.2 mi	8,277	31%
East Whittier, CA	4.4 mi	1,516	29%
Brea, CA	4.5 mi	8,177	26%
La Mirada, CA	4.8 mi	9,936	27%
Buena Park, CA	5.0 mi	11,570	33%

Hospices serving Fullerton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valhalla Hospice LLC	Fullerton, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 583-7002
Hospice Of Orange County, Inc	Fullerton, CA	1.6 mi	(657) 204-9324
Adjustable Care Life Inc	Fullerton, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 684-4115
Rnplus Hospice Care, Inc	Fullerton, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 350-7550
Life Touch Care	Fullerton, CA	1.7 mi	(714) 591-5106

Nursing homes near Fullerton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenfield Care Center Of Fullerton, LLC	Fullerton, CA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	99	(714) 879-4511
Terrace View Care Center	Fullerton, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	59	(714) 870-0060
The Pavilion At Sunny Hills	Fullerton, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	300	(714) 992-5701
St. Catherine Healthcare	Fullerton, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	99	(714) 871-6020

Straight-line miles from the center of Fullerton. 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 Fullerton

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 20% of the $7,366 monthly median income of Fullerton 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 Fullerton: common questions

Which hospices serve Fullerton?

Medicare lists 188 hospices for Fullerton ZIP codes, including Valhalla Hospice LLC, Hospice Of Orange County, Inc, Adjustable Care Life Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Fullerton?

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 20% of the $7,366 monthly median income of Fullerton 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 Fullerton. 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 Fullerton, CA