Respite Care in Martinez, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Martinez, CA: the local picture

6,985

residents 65 or older (19% of Martinez)

76%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Martinez ZIP codes

Most older adults in Martinez 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 2,228 Martinez residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Martinez ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Martinez compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Martinez	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,635	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Martinez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vine Hill, CA	1.6 mi	528	61%
Pacheco, CA	2.5 mi	853	26%
Pleasant Hill, CA	3.7 mi	6,027	31%
Reliez Valley, CA	4.1 mi	967	39%
Benicia, CA	5.6 mi	6,344	26%
Contra Costa Centre, CA	6.0 mi	544	31%

Hospices serving Martinez

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Martinez	Martinez, CA	1.4 mi	(925) 229-7800
Hospice Of The East Bay	Pleasant Hill, CA	3.8 mi	(925) 887-5678
Solace Hospice	Concord, CA	4.4 mi	(925) 692-0012
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	4.4 mi	(510) 560-2012
Md Choice Hospice, Inc	Concord, CA	5.8 mi	(888) 670-0848

Nursing homes near Martinez (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alhambra Post Acute	Martinez, CA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	44	(925) 228-2020
Legacy Post Acute Care	Martinez, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	96	(925) 228-8383
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center	Concord, CA	4.3 mi	3 of 5	99	(925) 825-1300
Rosewood Post Acute	Pleasant Hill, CA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	113	(925) 935-6630

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinez. 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 Martinez

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 19% of the $7,553 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez: common questions

Which hospices serve Martinez?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Martinez ZIP codes, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Martinez, Hospice Of The East Bay, Solace Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Martinez?

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 19% of the $7,553 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez. 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 Martinez, CA