Respite Care in Napa, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Napa, CA: the local picture

14,802

residents 65 or older (19% of Napa)

72%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Napa County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Napa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Napa live with someone: 72% 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 4,566 Napa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in Napa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Napa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Napa compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	Napa	Napa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,525	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around Napa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yountville, CA	7.5 mi	1,701	39%
American Canyon, CA	8.5 mi	2,963	44%
Sonoma, CA	8.6 mi	3,659	31%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	10 mi	1,198	14%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	10 mi	441	26%
El Verano, CA	10 mi	686	29%

Hospices serving Napa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care Napa Valley	Napa, CA	1.0 mi	(707) 258-9080
Home Now Healthcare Services	American Canyon, CA	9.4 mi	(707) 551-0960
Athome Hospice Care LLC	American Canyon, CA	9.4 mi	(619) 274-1392
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo	Vallejo, CA	9.7 mi	(707) 648-6969
Crossroads Hospice Vallejo	Vallejo, CA	9.7 mi	(707) 554-4003

Nursing homes near Napa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Napa Community Health Center	Napa, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	49	(707) 224-7925
The Meadows Of Napa Valley	Napa, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	69	(707) 257-7885
Napa Valley Care Center	Napa, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	130	(707) 257-0931
Napa Post Acute	Napa, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(707) 255-6060

Straight-line miles from the center of Napa. 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 Napa

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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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 Napa: common questions

Which hospices serve Napa?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Napa ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care Napa Valley, Home Now Healthcare Services, Athome Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Napa?

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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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 Napa. 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 Napa, CA