Respite Care in North Auburn, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Auburn, CA: the local picture

3,672

residents 65 or older (27% of North Auburn)

64%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Placer County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Auburn ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Auburn live with someone: 64% 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 1,227 North Auburn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (29% in Placer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving North Auburn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Auburn compared with Placer County and California

Census figure	North Auburn	Placer County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,627	$77,195	—

Older residents in towns around North Auburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Auburn, CA	2.5 mi	3,712	25%
Meadow Vista, CA	5.4 mi	1,163	22%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	6.3 mi	862	22%
Lake of the Pines, CA	7.5 mi	1,582	21%
Loomis, CA	10 mi	1,419	28%
Lincoln, CA	12 mi	14,302	30%

Hospices serving North Auburn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pic Comfort Care	Auburn, CA	1.3 mi	(530) 268-7423
Progressive Hospice Services	Auburn, CA	1.3 mi	(530) 887-2143
Sutter Auburn Faith Vna & Hospice-Hospice	Auburn, CA	3.7 mi	(530) 886-6650
Pinnacle Hospice Care	Roseville, CA	16 mi	(916) 993-8731
Arias Hospice Care Inc	Roseville, CA	16 mi	(916) 759-6421

Nursing homes near North Auburn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Auburn Ravine Healthcare Center	Auburn, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	59	(530) 823-6131
Auburn Oaks Care Center	Auburn, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	99	(530) 888-6257
Westview Healthcare Center	Auburn, CA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	205	(530) 885-7511
Siena Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Auburn, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	107	(530) 889-0707

Straight-line miles from the center of North Auburn. 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 North Auburn

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 35% of the $4,136 monthly median income of North Auburn 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 North Auburn: common questions

Which hospices serve North Auburn?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for North Auburn ZIP codes, including Pic Comfort Care, Progressive Hospice Services, Sutter Auburn Faith Vna & Hospice-Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in North Auburn?

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 35% of the $4,136 monthly median income of North Auburn 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 North Auburn. 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 North Auburn, CA