Respite Care in Livermore, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Livermore, CA: the local picture

12,536

residents 65 or older (15% of Livermore)

77%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

46

Medicare-certified hospices serve Livermore ZIP codes

Most older adults in Livermore live with someone: 77% 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 3,661 Livermore residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Alameda County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 46 hospices serving Livermore ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Livermore compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Livermore	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,880	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Livermore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasanton, CA	6.8 mi	12,835	29%
Dublin, CA	7.7 mi	6,829	25%
Camino Tassajara, CA	9.9 mi	776	23%
San Ramon, CA	11 mi	10,501	25%
Blackhawk, CA	12 mi	2,639	19%
Mountain House, CA	13 mi	1,640	35%

Hospices serving Livermore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 449-2180
One Health Hospice, Inc	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 400-8011
Gimag Hospice & Palliative Care	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 273-7700
Physicians Hospice Group	Pleasanton, CA	6.5 mi	(925) 400-9388
Sunbright Hospice Care	Pleasanton, CA	6.5 mi	(925) 750-7352

Nursing homes near Livermore (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Vineyards Healthcare Center	Livermore, CA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	83	(925) 443-1800
Avondale Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	37	(925) 447-2280
Stratford Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	27	(925) 447-2280
Creekview Skilled Nursing	Pleasanton, CA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	73	(925) 201-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Livermore. 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 Livermore

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 18% of the $8,240 monthly median income of Livermore 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 Livermore: common questions

Which hospices serve Livermore?

Medicare lists 46 hospices for Livermore ZIP codes, including Careplus Hospice Services, Inc, One Health Hospice, Inc, Gimag Hospice & Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Livermore?

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 18% of the $8,240 monthly median income of Livermore 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 Livermore. 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 Livermore, CA