Respite Care in Larkspur, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Larkspur, CA: the local picture

3,268

residents 65 or older (25% of Larkspur)

55%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Marin County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Larkspur ZIP codes

Most older adults in Larkspur live with someone: 55% 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 837 Larkspur residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (24% in Marin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Larkspur ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Larkspur compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Larkspur	Marin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	23%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	7.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,577	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Larkspur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Corte Madera, CA	1.4 mi	1,892	18%
Kentfield, CA	1.6 mi	1,766	25%
Mill Valley, CA	2.3 mi	3,287	26%
Ross, CA	2.3 mi	491	16%
San Rafael, CA	3.1 mi	12,299	27%
Strawberry, CA	3.6 mi	1,243	14%

Hospices serving Larkspur

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
By The Bay Health	Larkspur, CA	0.4 mi	(415) 927-2273
Sutter Care At Home	San Francisco, CA	12 mi	(415) 749-4201
Angel Palliative Care And Hospice	South San Francisco, CA	20 mi	(650) 590-2530
Holistic Palliative Care, Inc	Oakland, CA	21 mi	(510) 285-7800
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	27 mi	(510) 560-2012

Nursing homes near Larkspur (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Tamalpais	Greenbrae, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	52	(415) 461-2300
South Marin Health & Wellness Center	Greenbrae, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	72	(415) 461-9700
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	San Rafael, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	54	(415) 456-7170
The Redwoods, A Community Of Seniors	Mill Valley, CA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	58	(415) 383-2741

Straight-line miles from the center of Larkspur. 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 Larkspur

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 19% of the $7,631 monthly median income of Larkspur 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 Larkspur: common questions

Which hospices serve Larkspur?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Larkspur ZIP codes, including By The Bay Health, Sutter Care At Home, Angel Palliative Care And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Larkspur?

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 19% of the $7,631 monthly median income of Larkspur 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 Larkspur. 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 Larkspur, CA