Respite Care in Imperial Beach, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Imperial Beach, CA: the local picture

3,157

residents 65 or older (12% of Imperial Beach)

75%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

49

Medicare-certified hospices serve Imperial Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Imperial Beach live with someone: 75% 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 1,097 Imperial Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (31% in San Diego County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 49 hospices serving Imperial Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Imperial Beach compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Imperial Beach	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,292	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Imperial Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coronado, CA	6.6 mi	4,201	26%
National City, CA	6.8 mi	8,905	37%
Chula Vista, CA	7.1 mi	36,991	36%
Bonita, CA	9.6 mi	3,158	24%
La Presa, CA	12 mi	5,288	36%
Lemon Grove, CA	12 mi	4,042	40%

Hospices serving Imperial Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice	San Diego, CA	15 mi	(619) 641-4100
Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC	San Diego, CA	15 mi	(855) 848-5433
Apreva Hospice	San Diego, CA	15 mi	(619) 450-4414
Anchor Hospice & Palliative Care	San Diego, CA	16 mi	(714) 463-6528
Silverado Hospice San Diego	San Diego, CA	16 mi	(888) 555-1005

Nursing homes near Imperial Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgeview Skilled Nursing Facility	San Diego, CA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	45	(858) 293-3900
South Bay Post Acute Care	Chula Vista, CA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(619) 426-8611
Veterans Home Of California - Chula Vista	Chula Vista, CA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	180	(619) 482-6010
National City Post Acute	National City, CA	6.5 mi	3 of 5	98	(619) 474-6741

Straight-line miles from the center of Imperial 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 Imperial 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 27% of the $5,441 monthly median income of Imperial 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 Imperial Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Imperial Beach?

Medicare lists 49 hospices for Imperial Beach ZIP codes, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Diego Hospice, Mission Hospice Services Of San Diego LLC, Apreva Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Imperial 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 27% of the $5,441 monthly median income of Imperial 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 Imperial 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 Imperial Beach, CA