Respite Care in Kerman, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kerman, CA: the local picture

1,610

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Kerman)

73%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kerman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kerman 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 695 Kerman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (39% in Fresno County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Kerman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kerman compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Kerman	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,548	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Kerman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Joaquin, CA	11 mi	274	53%
Old Fig Garden, CA	15 mi	1,143	41%
Fresno, CA	15 mi	67,512	40%
Parksdale, CA	15 mi	279	51%
Easton, CA	16 mi	299	51%
Madera, CA	17 mi	6,515	50%

Hospices serving Kerman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fresno Hospice	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(209) 727-2470
Lenity Hospice LLC	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(559) 825-0606
Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(559) 432-2003
Bristol Hospice Fresno	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(559) 320-4000
Hinds Hospice - Fresno	Fresno, CA	15 mi	(559) 320-0310

Nursing homes near Kerman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Foundation Skilled Nursing	Fresno, CA	10 mi	1 of 5	59	(559) 275-4785
Veterans Home Of California - Fresno	Fresno, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	120	(559) 493-4400
Fresno Postacute Care	Fresno, CA	15 mi	3 of 5	80	(559) 268-6317
Healthcare Centre Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	15 mi	2 of 5	155	(559) 268-5361

Straight-line miles from the center of Kerman. 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 Kerman

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 64% of the $2,296 monthly median income of Kerman 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 Kerman: common questions

Which hospices serve Kerman?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Kerman ZIP codes, including Fresno Hospice, Lenity Hospice LLC, Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Kerman?

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 64% of the $2,296 monthly median income of Kerman 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 Kerman. 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 Kerman, CA