Respite Care in Livingston, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Livingston, CA: the local picture

1,537

residents 65 or older (11% of Livingston)

81%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Merced County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Livingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Livingston live with someone: 81% 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 481 Livingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (40% in Merced County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Livingston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Livingston compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Livingston	Merced County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,864	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Delhi, CA	4.1 mi	836	52%
Winton, CA	5.9 mi	1,127	48%
Hilmar-Irwin, CA	7.0 mi	1,093	30%
Atwater, CA	7.4 mi	3,993	43%
McSwain, CA	9.1 mi	564	35%
Denair, CA	10 mi	464	21%

Hospices serving Livingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenant Care Hospice	Turlock, CA	9.9 mi	(209) 664-2550
Bristol Hospice-California, LLC	Merced, CA	16 mi	(209) 384-1415
Global Hospice And Pallative Care, Inc	Modesto, CA	22 mi	(310) 784-0422
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice	Modesto, CA	27 mi	(209) 578-6300
Seva Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	30 mi	(209) 846-9488

Nursing homes near Livingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grace Home Inc.	Livingston, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	33	(209) 394-2440
Anberry Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Atwater, CA	7.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(209) 357-3420
Main West Postacute Care	Turlock, CA	10 mi	3 of 5	99	(209) 667-2828
North Starr Postacute Care	Turlock, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	31	(209) 632-1075

Straight-line miles from the center of Livingston. 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 Livingston

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 40% of the $3,655 monthly median income of Livingston 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 Livingston: common questions

Which hospices serve Livingston?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Livingston ZIP codes, including Covenant Care Hospice, Bristol Hospice-California, LLC, Global Hospice And Pallative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Livingston?

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 40% of the $3,655 monthly median income of Livingston 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 Livingston. 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 Livingston, CA