Respite Care in Hermosa Beach, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hermosa Beach, CA: the local picture

2,664

residents 65 or older (14% of Hermosa Beach)

73%

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

15%

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

42

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hermosa Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hermosa Beach 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 392 Hermosa Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 42 hospices serving Hermosa Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hermosa Beach compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Hermosa Beach	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$117,907	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Hermosa Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Redondo Beach, CA	1.4 mi	10,923	24%
Manhattan Beach, CA	2.3 mi	5,660	22%
El Segundo, CA	3.0 mi	2,412	25%
Lawndale, CA	3.3 mi	3,348	27%
Del Aire, CA	3.8 mi	1,528	49%
Torrance, CA	3.9 mi	26,698	27%

Hospices serving Hermosa Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	(310) 530-3800
Torrance Memorial Hospice	Torrance, CA	5.2 mi	(310) 784-3751
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Torrance, CA	5.2 mi	(213) 234-5535
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	6.1 mi	(818) 352-1916
Cherish Hospice	Torrance, CA	6.1 mi	(310) 320-1677

Nursing homes near Hermosa Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Earlwood	Torrance, CA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	87	(310) 371-1228
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr	Torrance, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	115	(310) 303-5900
Driftwood Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 371-4628
Torrance Care Center West, Inc	Torrance, CA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	195	(310) 370-4561

Straight-line miles from the center of Hermosa Beach. 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 Hermosa Beach

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 15% of the $9,826 monthly median income of Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Hermosa Beach?

Medicare lists 42 hospices for Hermosa Beach ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County, Torrance Memorial Hospice, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hermosa Beach?

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 15% of the $9,826 monthly median income of Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach. 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 Hermosa Beach, CA