Respite Care in Los Angeles, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Los Angeles, CA: the local picture

549,590

residents 65 or older (14% of Los Angeles)

75%

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

36%

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

1,079

Medicare-certified hospices serve Los Angeles ZIP codes

Most older adults in Los Angeles live with someone: 75% 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 194,252 Los Angeles residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1,079 hospices serving Los Angeles ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Los Angeles compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Los Angeles	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,009	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Los Angeles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Culver City, CA	1.2 mi	7,116	28%
Ladera Heights, CA	2.8 mi	1,626	17%
Marina del Rey, CA	3.8 mi	614	31%
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA	4.0 mi	2,773	25%
Beverly Hills, CA	4.2 mi	8,048	32%
Santa Monica, CA	5.0 mi	17,816	26%

Hospices serving Los Angeles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Nation, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	1.4 mi	(626) 539-8681
Roze Room Hospice	Culver City, CA	1.8 mi	(310) 202-7693
Elevate Hospice Care, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	2.8 mi	(818) 850-2151
First Serenity Hospice, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	2.8 mi	(310) 388-8790
Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation	Los Angeles, CA	2.9 mi	(310) 284-6637

Nursing homes near Los Angeles (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Overland Terrace Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Los Angeles, CA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	87	(310) 839-5201
Cheviot Hills Post Acute	Los Angeles, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 836-8900
Southern California Hosp At Culver City D/P SNF	Culver City, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	21	(323) 836-7000
Meadowbrook Behavioral Health Center	Los Angeles, CA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	77	(310) 391-8266

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

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 30% of the $4,834 monthly median income of Los Angeles 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 Angeles: common questions

Which hospices serve Los Angeles?

Medicare lists 1,079 hospices for Los Angeles ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Nation, Inc, Roze Room Hospice, Elevate Hospice Care, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Los Angeles?

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 30% of the $4,834 monthly median income of Los Angeles 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 Angeles. 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 Angeles, CA