Respite Care in La Habra, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in La Habra, CA: the local picture

9,556

residents 65 or older (15% of La Habra)

82%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

153

Medicare-certified hospices serve La Habra ZIP codes

Most older adults in La Habra live with someone: 82% 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 3,058 La Habra residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 153 hospices serving La Habra ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

La Habra compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	La Habra	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,278	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around La Habra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Whittier, CA	2.1 mi	1,516	29%
La Habra Heights, CA	2.1 mi	1,254	22%
Fullerton, CA	3.2 mi	21,435	28%
La Mirada, CA	3.7 mi	9,936	27%
South Whittier, CA	4.6 mi	6,350	34%
Rowland Heights, CA	4.6 mi	10,553	26%

Hospices serving La Habra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Partners Hospice Quality Care, LLC	La Habra, CA	0.4 mi	(562) 245-7580
Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc	La Habra, CA	0.4 mi	(714) 459-5565
Next Level Hospice Care	La Habra, CA	0.4 mi	(818) 275-0710
Adjustable Care Life Inc	Fullerton, CA	3.3 mi	(714) 684-4115
Hospice Of Presbyterian	La Mirada, CA	3.7 mi	(562) 902-7770

Nursing homes near La Habra (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bonita Hills Post Acute	La Habra, CA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(562) 691-0781
Park Regency Care Center	La Habra, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(714) 773-0750
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr	Whittier, CA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	160	(562) 947-7817
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center	Fullerton, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	59	(714) 871-9202

Straight-line miles from the center of La Habra. 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 La Habra

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 24% of the $6,190 monthly median income of La Habra 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 La Habra: common questions

Which hospices serve La Habra?

Medicare lists 153 hospices for La Habra ZIP codes, including Partners Hospice Quality Care, LLC, Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc, Next Level Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in La Habra?

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 24% of the $6,190 monthly median income of La Habra 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 La Habra. 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.

More near La Habra

More senior care near La Habra

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in La Habra

More for La Habra families

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 La Habra, CA