Respite Care in Grass Valley, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grass Valley, CA: the local picture

4,483

residents 65 or older (32% of Grass Valley)

43%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nevada County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grass Valley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grass Valley live with someone: 43% 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 1,447 Grass Valley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (27% in Nevada County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Grass Valley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Grass Valley compared with Nevada County and California

Census figure	Grass Valley	Nevada County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	25%	23%
Residents 65 or older	32%	29%	16%
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,194	$70,332	—

Older residents in towns around Grass Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Nevada City, CA	2.9 mi	1,296	15%
Alta Sierra, CA	6.5 mi	2,159	25%
Lake Wildwood, CA	7.8 mi	2,022	25%
Lake of the Pines, CA	13 mi	1,582	21%
Meadow Vista, CA	15 mi	1,163	22%
North Auburn, CA	20 mi	3,672	35%

Hospices serving Grass Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Foothills	Grass Valley, CA	2.6 mi	(530) 272-5739
Sutter Auburn Faith Vna & Hospice-Hospice	Auburn, CA	17 mi	(530) 886-6650
Pic Comfort Care	Auburn, CA	21 mi	(530) 268-7423
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	25 mi	(530) 844-2755
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	35 mi	(916) 782-5511

Nursing homes near Grass Valley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wolf Creek Care Center	Grass Valley, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	59	(530) 273-4447
Grass Valley Healthcare Center	Grass Valley, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	86	(530) 273-7247
Golden Empire	Grass Valley, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	148	(530) 273-1316
Crystal Ridge Care Center	Grass Valley, CA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 272-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Grass Valley. 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 Grass Valley

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 40% of the $3,683 monthly median income of Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley: common questions

Which hospices serve Grass Valley?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Grass Valley ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Foothills, Sutter Auburn Faith Vna & Hospice-Hospice, Pic Comfort Care.

How much does respite care cost in Grass Valley?

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 40% of the $3,683 monthly median income of Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley. 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 Grass Valley, CA