Respite Care in Monrovia, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monrovia, CA: the local picture

5,518

residents 65 or older (15% of Monrovia)

66%

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

33%

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

97

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monrovia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monrovia live with someone: 66% 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 1,780 Monrovia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 97 hospices serving Monrovia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monrovia compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Monrovia	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,353	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Monrovia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Duarte, CA	2.0 mi	4,801	42%
South Monrovia Island, CA	2.9 mi	751	25%
Mayflower Village, CA	3.6 mi	1,350	38%
Arcadia, CA	3.7 mi	11,341	35%
Sierra Madre, CA	3.8 mi	2,281	24%
Azusa, CA	4.5 mi	6,216	37%

Hospices serving Monrovia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc	Monrovia, CA	1.7 mi	(626) 538-4818
Hospice Of Grace And Palliative Care Inc	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(818) 553-6646
Angel Care Hospice Of Arcadia, Inc	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(818) 630-5759
Pacific Sun Hospice	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(626) 247-0077
Ava Hospice Corp	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(626) 741-0330

Nursing homes near Monrovia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monte Vista Healthcare Center	Duarte, CA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	69	(626) 359-8141
Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks	Duarte, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	48	(626) 359-9371
Monrovia Post Acute	Duarte, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	82	(626) 359-6618
Royal Terrace Healthcare	Duarte, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	58	(626) 256-4654

Straight-line miles from the center of Monrovia. 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 Monrovia

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 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Monrovia 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 Monrovia: common questions

Which hospices serve Monrovia?

Medicare lists 97 hospices for Monrovia ZIP codes, including Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc, Hospice Of Grace And Palliative Care Inc, Angel Care Hospice Of Arcadia, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Monrovia?

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 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Monrovia 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 Monrovia. 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 Monrovia, CA