Respite Care in Monterey, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monterey, CA: the local picture

6,291

residents 65 or older (21% of Monterey)

68%

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

29%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monterey ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monterey live with someone: 68% 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 1,736 Monterey residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Monterey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Monterey ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monterey compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Monterey	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,563	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Monterey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pacific Grove, CA	2.8 mi	4,571	27%
Del Monte Forest, CA	3.7 mi	1,711	29%
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA	4.0 mi	1,833	22%
Seaside, CA	4.0 mi	4,059	40%
Marina, CA	7.5 mi	3,499	34%
Carmel Valley Village, CA	11 mi	1,575	21%

Hospices serving Monterey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc	Monterey, CA	2.6 mi	(831) 920-6345
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	2.6 mi	(831) 658-3737
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	13 mi	(831) 758-4200
Bridge Hospice	Salinas, CA	16 mi	(831) 216-5585
Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC	Gilroy, CA	33 mi	(408) 848-1114

Nursing homes near Monterey (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westland House	Monterey, CA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	28	(831) 658-3737
Oceanview Post Acute	Pacific Grove, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	51	(831) 375-2695
Monterey Post Acute	Monterey, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	78	(831) 373-2731
Carmel Hills Care Center	Monterey, CA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(831) 624-1875

Straight-line miles from the center of Monterey. 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 Monterey

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 21% of the $6,964 monthly median income of Monterey 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 Monterey: common questions

Which hospices serve Monterey?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Monterey ZIP codes, including Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc, Hospice Of The Central Coast, Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Monterey?

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 21% of the $6,964 monthly median income of Monterey 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 Monterey. 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 Monterey, CA