Respite Care in Lomita, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lomita, CA: the local picture

3,668

residents 65 or older (18% of Lomita)

80%

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

26%

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

84

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lomita ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lomita live with someone: 80% 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 923 Lomita residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 84 hospices serving Lomita ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lomita compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Lomita	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,189	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Lomita

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	1.2 mi	2,151	25%
West Carson, CA	2.5 mi	5,425	36%
Torrance, CA	3.4 mi	26,698	27%
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	4.8 mi	10,940	24%
Carson, CA	5.1 mi	17,227	39%
Redondo Beach, CA	6.2 mi	10,923	24%

Hospices serving Lomita

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Salute Hospice Inc.	Lomita, CA	0.0 mi	(818) 638-8522
Everclear Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lomita, CA	0.0 mi	(310) 894-9401
Haga Hospice, Inc	Harbor City, CA	1.1 mi	(818) 988-0162
First Unlimited Hospice Care, Inc.	Harbor City, CA	1.1 mi	(424) 263-5446
Torrance Memorial Hospice	Torrance, CA	2.3 mi	(310) 784-3751

Nursing homes near Lomita (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lomita Post-Acute Care Center	Lomita, CA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	71	(310) 325-1970
Palos Verdes Health Care Center	Lomita, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	48	(310) 784-5440
Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp	Torrance, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(310) 784-4924
Beachside Post Acute	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	110	(310) 326-9131

Straight-line miles from the center of Lomita. 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 Lomita

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 23% of the $6,266 monthly median income of Lomita 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 Lomita: common questions

Which hospices serve Lomita?

Medicare lists 84 hospices for Lomita ZIP codes, including Salute Hospice Inc., Everclear Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, Haga Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Lomita?

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 23% of the $6,266 monthly median income of Lomita 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 Lomita. 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 Lomita, CA