Respite Care in Newark, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Newark, CA: the local picture

6,131

residents 65 or older (13% of Newark)

86%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newark ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newark live with someone: 86% 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 1,935 Newark residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Alameda County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Newark ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newark compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Newark	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,563	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fremont, CA	5.0 mi	32,036	28%
East Palo Alto, CA	6.1 mi	3,008	38%
Menlo Park, CA	6.6 mi	5,421	27%
Union City, CA	6.8 mi	13,101	32%
Mountain View, CA	7.7 mi	10,012	29%
Sunnyvale, CA	8.2 mi	19,985	26%

Hospices serving Newark

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Meridian Hospice	Newark, CA	2.2 mi	(510) 573-3866
Anodyne Hospice Care LLC	Fremont, CA	3.8 mi	(925) 968-5392
We Care Hospice, Inc	Fremont, CA	3.8 mi	(510) 894-0154
Melodia Hospice	Fremont, CA	3.8 mi	(888) 635-6347
Suncrest Hospice	Fremont, CA	5.7 mi	(408) 277-1924

Nursing homes near Newark (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fremont Healthcare Center	Fremont, CA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	115	(510) 792-3743
Crestwood Manor - Fremont	Fremont, CA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	126	(510) 651-1244
Crestwood Treatment Center	Fremont, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	88	(510) 793-8383
Country Drive Post Acute	Fremont, CA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	126	(510) 792-4242

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

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 18% of the $7,964 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions

Which hospices serve Newark?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Newark ZIP codes, including Meridian Hospice, Anodyne Hospice Care LLC, We Care Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Newark?

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 18% of the $7,964 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark. 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.

More near Newark

More senior care near Newark

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Other care in Newark

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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 Newark, CA