Respite Care in Malibu, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Malibu, CA: the local picture

3,311

residents 65 or older (32% of Malibu)

76%

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

16%

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

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Malibu ZIP codes

Most older adults in Malibu live with someone: 76% 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 537 Malibu residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving Malibu ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Malibu compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Malibu	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	32%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$136,985	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Malibu

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pepperdine University, CA	3.1 mi	98	5.1%
Westlake Village, CA	8.3 mi	2,157	20%
Agoura Hills, CA	8.5 mi	3,775	23%
Calabasas, CA	9.2 mi	3,865	24%
Topanga, CA	10 mi	1,900	24%
Oak Park, CA	11 mi	2,187	13%

Hospices serving Malibu

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Healthcare Resources	Agoura Hills, CA	6.7 mi	(818) 806-0111
24-7 Quality Hospice Care, Inc	Westlake Village, CA	9.5 mi	(805) 230-9939
Divine Grace Hospice, Inc	Calabasas, CA	9.7 mi	(818) 817-6870
Conejo Valley Hospice	Thousand Oaks, CA	12 mi	(805) 232-7111
Apricus Hospice Inc	Woodland Hills, CA	13 mi	(818) 968-3181

Nursing homes near Malibu (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sherwood Oaks Post Acute	Thousand Oaks, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 494-1233
Motion Picture And T.V. Hosp D/P SNF	Woodland Hills, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	195	(818) 876-1888
West Valley Post Acute	West Hills, CA	15 mi	2 of 5	128	(818) 348-8422
Mary Health Of The Sick Convalescent & Nursing Hos	Newbury Park, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	61	(805) 498-3644

Straight-line miles from the center of Malibu. 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 Malibu

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 13% of the $11,415 monthly median income of Malibu 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 Malibu: common questions

Which hospices serve Malibu?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for Malibu ZIP codes, including Affinity Healthcare Resources, 24-7 Quality Hospice Care, Inc, Divine Grace Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Malibu?

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 13% of the $11,415 monthly median income of Malibu 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 Malibu. 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 Malibu, CA