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

Local figures

Respite Care in La Mirada, CA: the local picture

9,936

residents 65 or older (21% of La Mirada)

83%

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

27%

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

148

Medicare-certified hospices serve La Mirada ZIP codes

Most older adults in La Mirada live with someone: 83% 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 2,667 La Mirada residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 148 hospices serving La Mirada ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

La Mirada compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	La Mirada	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,188	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around La Mirada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Whittier, CA	1.9 mi	1,516	29%
South Whittier, CA	2.5 mi	6,350	34%
Buena Park, CA	3.1 mi	11,570	33%
La Habra, CA	3.7 mi	9,556	32%
Santa Fe Springs, CA	3.8 mi	3,221	26%
La Palma, CA	4.0 mi	3,087	30%

Hospices serving La Mirada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jbns Consulting, LLC	La Mirada, CA	0.3 mi	(800) 988-8434
Hospice Of Presbyterian	La Mirada, CA	0.3 mi	(562) 902-7770
Hospice Of Oc, Inc.	Buena Park, CA	2.1 mi	(714) 790-0594
Integrity Hospice	Buena Park, CA	4.0 mi	(714) 534-4211
Calm Care, Inc	Buena Park, CA	4.0 mi	(714) 826-8598

Nursing homes near La Mirada (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunny Hills Post Acute	La Mirada, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	142	(562) 947-8691
Imperial Healthcare Center	La Mirada, CA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(562) 943-7156
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr	Whittier, CA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	160	(562) 947-7817
Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF	Norwalk, CA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	102	(562) 863-7011

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

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 $5,432 monthly median income of La Mirada 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 Mirada: common questions

Which hospices serve La Mirada?

Medicare lists 148 hospices for La Mirada ZIP codes, including Jbns Consulting, LLC, Hospice Of Presbyterian, Hospice Of Oc, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in La Mirada?

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 $5,432 monthly median income of La Mirada 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 Mirada. 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 La Mirada, CA