Respite Care in Gardena, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gardena, CA: the local picture

10,053

residents 65 or older (17% of Gardena)

78%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

248

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gardena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gardena live with someone: 78% 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 3,297 Gardena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 248 hospices serving Gardena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gardena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Gardena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,585	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Gardena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alondra Park, CA	1.6 mi	1,417	23%
West Athens, CA	2.0 mi	1,294	32%
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.4 mi	2,762	45%
Lawndale, CA	2.6 mi	3,348	27%
Hawthorne, CA	2.7 mi	8,709	36%
Westmont, CA	3.3 mi	3,798	55%

Hospices serving Gardena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc	Gardena, CA	0.8 mi	(818) 960-7272
Sun Rise Hospice Care, LLC	Hawthorne, CA	2.8 mi	(310) 644-8303
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	4.6 mi	(310) 543-4679
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	4.6 mi	(310) 530-3800
Global Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	4.6 mi	(310) 543-7700

Nursing homes near Gardena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena D/P SNF	Gardena, CA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	69	(310) 532-4200
Clear View Convalescent Center	Gardena, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	99	(310) 538-2323
Clear View Sanitarium	Gardena, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	73	(310) 538-2323
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital	Gardena, CA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	144	(310) 323-4570

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardena. 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 Gardena

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 27% of the $5,465 monthly median income of Gardena 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 Gardena: common questions

Which hospices serve Gardena?

Medicare lists 248 hospices for Gardena ZIP codes, including Saint Luka Hospice, Inc, Sun Rise Hospice Care, LLC, High Quality Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Gardena?

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 27% of the $5,465 monthly median income of Gardena 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 Gardena. 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 Gardena, CA