Respite Care in Moss Beach, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moss Beach, CA: the local picture

747

residents 65 or older (28% of Moss Beach)

76%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moss Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moss Beach live with someone: 76% 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 179 Moss Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (28% in San Mateo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Moss Beach compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Moss Beach	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	28%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,107	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Moss Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
El Granada, CA	1.8 mi	1,140	15%
Montara, CA	2.4 mi	926	21%
Half Moon Bay, CA	4.5 mi	2,629	29%
Pacifica, CA	6.5 mi	7,612	23%
Millbrae, CA	7.9 mi	4,599	27%
Hillsborough, CA	8.2 mi	2,262	18%

Hospices serving Moss Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc.	San Mateo, CA	9.7 mi	(650) 554-1000
Sutter Care At Home	San Mateo, CA	9.7 mi	(650) 685-2830
Alliance Hospice	Daly City, CA	13 mi	(650) 000-0000
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Sunnyvale, CA	28 mi	(408) 730-5900
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	31 mi	(408) 342-6699

Nursing homes near Moss Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linda Mar Care Center	Pacifica, CA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	59	(650) 359-4800
Peninsula Post-Acute	Burlingame, CA	8.5 mi	4 of 5	62	(650) 652-3969
Millbrae Care Center	Millbrae, CA	8.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(650) 689-5784
San Bruno Skilled Nursing	San Bruno, CA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	45	(650) 583-7768

Straight-line miles from the center of Moss Beach. 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 Moss Beach

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 $6,592 monthly median income of Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Moss Beach?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Moss Beach ZIP codes, including Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc., Sutter Care At Home, Alliance Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Moss Beach?

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 $6,592 monthly median income of Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach. 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 Moss Beach, CA