Respite Care in Milpitas, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Milpitas, CA: the local picture

10,897

residents 65 or older (14% of Milpitas)

88%

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

32%

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

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milpitas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Milpitas live with someone: 88% 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 3,465 Milpitas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 38 hospices serving Milpitas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Milpitas compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Milpitas	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,667	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Milpitas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fremont, CA	5.1 mi	32,036	28%
East Foothills, CA	5.5 mi	1,233	20%
Alum Rock, CA	5.7 mi	1,935	31%
Santa Clara, CA	6.3 mi	14,863	30%
Sunnyvale, CA	8.1 mi	19,985	26%
Newark, CA	9.2 mi	6,131	32%

Hospices serving Milpitas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sequoia Hospice	Milpitas, CA	0.3 mi	(408) 797-2575
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Milpitas, CA	0.3 mi	(408) 964-6800
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	San Jose, CA	3.2 mi	(408) 451-9090
Soleil Hospice, LLC	San Jose, CA	3.3 mi	(408) 498-9945
Heart Of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, A Nonprofit Corporation	San Jose, CA	3.3 mi	(408) 986-8584

Nursing homes near Milpitas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Milpitas Care Center	Milpitas, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	35	(408) 262-0217
Santa Clara Post Acute	Santa Clara, CA	4.4 mi	3 of 5	201	(408) 988-7667
Inspire Behavioral Health	San Jose, CA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	116	(408) 923-7232
Canyon Springs Post-Acute	San Jose, CA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	199	(408) 259-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Milpitas. 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 Milpitas

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 22% of the $6,722 monthly median income of Milpitas 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 Milpitas: common questions

Which hospices serve Milpitas?

Medicare lists 38 hospices for Milpitas ZIP codes, including Sequoia Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, Prohealth Home Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Milpitas?

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 22% of the $6,722 monthly median income of Milpitas 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 Milpitas. 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 Milpitas, CA