Respite Care in Montebello, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montebello, CA: the local picture

11,369

residents 65 or older (19% of Montebello)

82%

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

38%

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

235

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montebello ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montebello live with someone: 82% 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 4,221 Montebello residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 235 hospices serving Montebello ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Montebello compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Montebello	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,759	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Montebello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pico Rivera, CA	2.2 mi	10,944	32%
South San Gabriel, CA	2.4 mi	1,635	25%
Monterey Park, CA	2.6 mi	13,599	31%
Commerce, CA	2.7 mi	2,164	35%
East Los Angeles, CA	3.5 mi	13,021	41%
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA	3.6 mi	3,844	26%

Hospices serving Montebello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Monarch Palliative Care, Inc.	Montebello, CA	0.2 mi	(323) 721-0648
Glowing Smile Hospice	Montebello, CA	0.2 mi	(747) 257-0030
Americade Palliative Health Services, Inc.	Montebello, CA	0.2 mi	(323) 728-8160
Haven Hospice, Inc	Montebello, CA	0.2 mi	(818) 339-4724
Summer Breeze Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Montebello, CA	0.2 mi	(323) 483-5078

Nursing homes near Montebello (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montebello Care Center	Montebello, CA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(323) 724-1315
Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center	Montebello, CA	1.2 mi	not rated	200	(323) 724-5100
El Rancho Vista Health Care Center	Pico Rivera, CA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	86	(562) 942-7019
Pico Rivera Healthcare Center	Pico Rivera, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(562) 948-1961

Straight-line miles from the center of Montebello. 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 Montebello

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 30% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Montebello 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 Montebello: common questions

Which hospices serve Montebello?

Medicare lists 235 hospices for Montebello ZIP codes, including Monarch Palliative Care, Inc., Glowing Smile Hospice, Americade Palliative Health Services, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Montebello?

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 30% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Montebello 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 Montebello. 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 Montebello, CA