Respite Care in Los Alamitos, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Los Alamitos, CA: the local picture

1,619

residents 65 or older (14% of Los Alamitos)

69%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

97

Medicare-certified hospices serve Los Alamitos ZIP codes

Most older adults in Los Alamitos live with someone: 69% 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 424 Los Alamitos residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 97 hospices serving Los Alamitos ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Los Alamitos compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Los Alamitos	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,675	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Los Alamitos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rossmoor, CA	1.2 mi	2,500	25%
Cypress, CA	2.0 mi	8,298	28%
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	2.4 mi	2,281	48%
Seal Beach, CA	3.0 mi	10,805	34%
Stanton, CA	3.9 mi	5,931	35%
La Palma, CA	3.9 mi	3,087	30%

Hospices serving Los Alamitos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pinnacle Hospice Care, LLC	Los Alamitos, CA	0.2 mi	(562) 795-7000
Orange County Care Hospice	Los Alamitos, CA	0.2 mi	(714) 684-4284
Regency Hospice Care, Inc	Los Alamitos, CA	0.2 mi	(562) 512-9938
Hygieia Hospice Care	Lakewood, CA	3.1 mi	—
American Veterans Hospice	Long Beach, CA	3.3 mi	(818) 430-4450

Nursing homes near Los Alamitos (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation	Los Alamitos, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(562) 596-5561
Seal Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center	Seal Beach, CA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	198	(562) 598-2477
Park Anaheim Healthcare Center	Anaheim, CA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	115	(714) 827-5880
Anaheim Point	Anaheim, CA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	154	(714) 826-8950

Straight-line miles from the center of Los Alamitos. 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 Los Alamitos

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 22% of the $6,640 monthly median income of Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos: common questions

Which hospices serve Los Alamitos?

Medicare lists 97 hospices for Los Alamitos ZIP codes, including Pinnacle Hospice Care, LLC, Orange County Care Hospice, Regency Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Los Alamitos?

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 22% of the $6,640 monthly median income of Los Alamitos 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 Los Alamitos. 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 Los Alamitos, CA