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

Local figures

Respite Care in La Puente, CA: the local picture

5,198

residents 65 or older (14% of La Puente)

89%

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

35%

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

248

Medicare-certified hospices serve La Puente ZIP codes

Most older adults in La Puente live with someone: 89% 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 1,818 La Puente residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 248 hospices serving La Puente ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

La Puente compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	La Puente	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,588	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around La Puente

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Valinda, CA	1.4 mi	3,353	39%
West Puente Valley, CA	1.6 mi	3,970	36%
Avocado Heights, CA	2.6 mi	1,958	24%
Hacienda Heights, CA	2.8 mi	11,571	23%
West Covina, CA	3.0 mi	19,161	36%
South San Jose Hills, CA	3.1 mi	2,323	37%

Hospices serving La Puente

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lighthouse Hospice & Palliative Care Services	West Covina, CA	2.6 mi	(626) 480-8000
Madison Hospice, Inc.	West Covina, CA	2.6 mi	(818) 435-7800
Eternally Yours Hospice, Inc.	West Covina, CA	3.3 mi	(626) 965-4200
Tranquil Oaks Hospice Care	West Covina, CA	3.9 mi	(562) 222-1190
Priority Hospice Care, Inc	Covina, CA	5.4 mi	(626) 335-1082

Nursing homes near La Puente (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
El Encanto Healthcare Center	City Of Industry, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	185	(626) 336-1274
Beacon Healthcare Center	West Covina, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	54	(626) 962-4489
Garden View Post Acute Rehabilitation	Baldwin Park, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	97	(626) 962-7095
West Covina Healthcare Center	West Covina, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	97	(626) 962-3368

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

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 35% of the $4,132 monthly median income of La Puente 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 Puente: common questions

Which hospices serve La Puente?

Medicare lists 248 hospices for La Puente ZIP codes, including Lighthouse Hospice & Palliative Care Services, Madison Hospice, Inc., Eternally Yours Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in La Puente?

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 35% of the $4,132 monthly median income of La Puente 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 Puente. 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 Puente, CA