Respite Care in Mill Valley, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mill Valley, CA: the local picture

3,287

residents 65 or older (23% of Mill Valley)

70%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Marin County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mill Valley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mill Valley live with someone: 70% 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 836 Mill Valley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (24% in Marin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Mill Valley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mill Valley compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Mill Valley	Marin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	23%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$133,023	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Mill Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	2.0 mi	2,232	17%
Kentfield, CA	2.1 mi	1,766	25%
Strawberry, CA	2.2 mi	1,243	14%
Larkspur, CA	2.3 mi	3,268	26%
Corte Madera, CA	2.5 mi	1,892	18%
Marin City, CA	3.0 mi	537	44%

Hospices serving Mill Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
By The Bay Health	Larkspur, CA	2.0 mi	(415) 927-2273
Sutter Care At Home	San Francisco, CA	10 mi	(415) 749-4201
Holistic Palliative Care, Inc	Oakland, CA	21 mi	(510) 285-7800
Anchor Health	Petaluma, CA	24 mi	(415) 598-0944
A1 Pro Hospice Care	San Leandro, CA	25 mi	(510) 819-0888

Nursing homes near Mill Valley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Redwoods, A Community Of Seniors	Mill Valley, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	58	(415) 383-2741
South Marin Health & Wellness Center	Greenbrae, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	72	(415) 461-9700
The Tamalpais	Greenbrae, CA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	52	(415) 461-2300
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	San Rafael, CA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	54	(415) 456-7170

Straight-line miles from the center of Mill Valley. 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 Mill Valley

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 $11,085 monthly median income of Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley: common questions

Which hospices serve Mill Valley?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Mill Valley ZIP codes, including By The Bay Health, Sutter Care At Home, Holistic Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Mill Valley?

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 $11,085 monthly median income of Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley. 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 Mill Valley, CA