Respite Care in Los Gatos, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Los Gatos, CA: the local picture

6,800

residents 65 or older (21% of Los Gatos)

78%

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

25%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Los Gatos ZIP codes

Most older adults in Los Gatos live with someone: 78% 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 1,643 Los Gatos residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Los Gatos ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Los Gatos compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Los Gatos	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,284	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Los Gatos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monte Sereno, CA	1.9 mi	1,030	28%
Cambrian Park, CA	2.4 mi	630	37%
Campbell, CA	3.5 mi	7,117	31%
Saratoga, CA	4.6 mi	8,025	25%
Lexington Hills, CA	5.2 mi	277	14%
Cupertino, CA	7.9 mi	8,923	27%

Hospices serving Los Gatos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sunrise Hospice Care Inc.	San Jose, CA	2.6 mi	(408) 766-7720
Sutter Care At Home	Saratoga, CA	4.6 mi	(408) 559-5600
Redwood Hospice	San Jose, CA	6.1 mi	(800) 825-8556
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C	San Jose, CA	6.9 mi	(408) 377-3018
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	11 mi	(408) 342-6699

Nursing homes near Los Gatos (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Terraces Of Los Gatos	Los Gatos, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	59	(408) 357-1100
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center	Los Gatos, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	148	(408) 356-2191
Stonebrook Health And Rehabilitation	Los Gatos, CA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(408) 356-9151
Woodlands Healthcare Center	Los Gatos, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	65	(408) 356-8136

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

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 14% of the $10,607 monthly median income of Los Gatos 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 Gatos: common questions

Which hospices serve Los Gatos?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Los Gatos ZIP codes, including Sunrise Hospice Care Inc., Sutter Care At Home, Redwood Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Los Gatos?

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 14% of the $10,607 monthly median income of Los Gatos 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 Gatos. 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 Gatos, CA