Respite Care in Hawthorne, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hawthorne, CA: the local picture

8,709

residents 65 or older (10% of Hawthorne)

73%

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

36%

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

178

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hawthorne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hawthorne live with someone: 73% 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 3,069 Hawthorne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 178 hospices serving Hawthorne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hawthorne compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Hawthorne	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,678	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Hawthorne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Del Aire, CA	1.2 mi	1,528	49%
Lennox, CA	1.7 mi	2,259	28%
Lawndale, CA	1.8 mi	3,348	27%
Alondra Park, CA	1.8 mi	1,417	23%
West Athens, CA	2.6 mi	1,294	32%
Gardena, CA	2.7 mi	10,053	34%

Hospices serving Hawthorne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sun Rise Hospice Care, LLC	Hawthorne, CA	0.1 mi	(310) 644-8303
Human Touch Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc	Manhattan Beach, CA	3.4 mi	(310) 674-4940
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	5.2 mi	(310) 543-4679
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	5.2 mi	(310) 530-3800
Roze Room Hospice	Culver City, CA	6.3 mi	(310) 202-7693

Nursing homes near Hawthorne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hawthorne Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Hawthorne, CA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	88	(310) 679-9732
Imperial Crest Health Care Center	Hawthorne, CA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	105	(310) 679-1461
Camino Healthcare	Hawthorne, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 675-3304
Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC	Lawndale, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	59	(310) 679-3344

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne

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 32% of the $4,640 monthly median income of Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne: common questions

Which hospices serve Hawthorne?

Medicare lists 178 hospices for Hawthorne ZIP codes, including Sun Rise Hospice Care, LLC, Human Touch Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc, High Quality Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Hawthorne?

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 32% of the $4,640 monthly median income of Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne. 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 Hawthorne, CA