Respite Care in Lynwood, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lynwood, CA: the local picture

6,307

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Lynwood)

90%

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

31%

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

168

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lynwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lynwood live with someone: 90% 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 1,873 Lynwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 168 hospices serving Lynwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lynwood compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Lynwood	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.8%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,250	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Lynwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Gate, CA	1.5 mi	11,344	34%
Willowbrook, CA	2.0 mi	2,019	49%
East Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.0 mi	1,512	45%
Compton, CA	2.5 mi	9,900	43%
Paramount, CA	2.7 mi	5,236	33%
Cudahy, CA	3.0 mi	1,889	28%

Hospices serving Lynwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	3.6 mi	(562) 622-4350
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	4.3 mi	(323) 988-1245
Admiral Hospice Care, Inc	Lakewood, CA	6.0 mi	(562) 429-1500
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles	Lakewood, CA	6.0 mi	(562) 904-6777
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Torrance, CA	8.4 mi	(310) 324-2273

Nursing homes near Lynwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
California Post-Acute Care	Lynwood, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	130	(310) 639-4623
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center	Lynwood, CA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 537-2500
Granada Post Acute	Lynwood, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	98	(310) 638-9377
Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC	Compton, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(310) 639-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Lynwood. 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 Lynwood

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 27% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Lynwood 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 Lynwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Lynwood?

Medicare lists 168 hospices for Lynwood ZIP codes, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program, Healing Care Hospice, Inc, Admiral Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Lynwood?

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 27% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Lynwood 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 Lynwood. 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 Lynwood, CA