Respite Care in Gilroy, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gilroy, CA: the local picture

7,681

residents 65 or older (13% of Gilroy)

81%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gilroy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gilroy 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 2,830 Gilroy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Gilroy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gilroy compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Gilroy	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,474	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Gilroy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Martin, CA	5.3 mi	1,381	20%
Interlaken, CA	9.2 mi	1,199	38%
Morgan Hill, CA	9.3 mi	6,879	32%
Aromas, CA	9.4 mi	608	20%
Pajaro, CA	11 mi	399	22%
Amesti, CA	11 mi	599	24%

Hospices serving Gilroy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC	Gilroy, CA	0.7 mi	(408) 848-1114
Majestic Hospice & Home Health LLC	Morgan Hill, CA	9.6 mi	(408) 779-0100
Care Must Hospice Inc	San Jose, CA	22 mi	(408) 755-1216
With Grace Hospice And Palliative Care	San Jose, CA	22 mi	(408) 649-6712
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	24 mi	(831) 758-4200

Nursing homes near Gilroy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gilroy Healthcare Center	Gilroy, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	134	(408) 842-9311
Morgan Hill Healthcare Center	Morgan Hill, CA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	52	(408) 779-3633
Pacific Hills Post Acute	Morgan Hill, CA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(408) 779-7346
Manresa Healthcare Center	Watsonville, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	59	(831) 722-3581

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilroy. 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 Gilroy

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 $6,790 monthly median income of Gilroy 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 Gilroy: common questions

Which hospices serve Gilroy?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Gilroy ZIP codes, including Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC, Majestic Hospice & Home Health LLC, Care Must Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Gilroy?

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 $6,790 monthly median income of Gilroy 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 Gilroy. 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 Gilroy, CA