Respite Care in Hercules, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hercules, CA: the local picture

5,291

residents 65 or older (20% of Hercules)

84%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hercules ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hercules live with someone: 84% 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 1,331 Hercules residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Hercules ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hercules compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Hercules	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,471	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Hercules

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pinole, CA	2.1 mi	4,470	33%
Rodeo, CA	2.2 mi	1,531	22%
Tara Hills, CA	2.5 mi	740	39%
El Sobrante, CA	3.4 mi	2,983	35%
Crockett, CA	4.3 mi	831	26%
Rollingwood, CA	4.5 mi	373	30%

Hospices serving Hercules

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By Blize Healthcare	Hercules, CA	1.7 mi	(510) 647-8057
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Martinez	Martinez, CA	8.7 mi	(925) 229-7800
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc	Orinda, CA	12 mi	(925) 933-9012
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland	Oakland, CA	13 mi	(510) 752-6390
Hospice Of The East Bay	Pleasant Hill, CA	13 mi	(925) 887-5678

Nursing homes near Hercules (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenridge Post Acute	El Sobrante, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(510) 758-9600
San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center	San Pablo, CA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	108	(510) 235-3720
Creekside Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(510) 235-5514
Vale Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	5.3 mi	3 of 5	202	(510) 232-5945

Straight-line miles from the center of Hercules. 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 Hercules

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 21% of the $7,123 monthly median income of Hercules 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 Hercules: common questions

Which hospices serve Hercules?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Hercules ZIP codes, including Hospice By Blize Healthcare, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Martinez, Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hercules?

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 21% of the $7,123 monthly median income of Hercules 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 Hercules. 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 Hercules, CA