Respite Care in North Tustin, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Tustin, CA: the local picture

5,775

residents 65 or older (22% of North Tustin)

84%

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

26%

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

113

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Tustin ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Tustin live with someone: 84% 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 1,511 North Tustin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 113 hospices serving North Tustin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Tustin compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	North Tustin	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$128,484	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around North Tustin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tustin, CA	2.4 mi	10,353	27%
Villa Park, CA	3.9 mi	1,764	33%
Orange, CA	4.2 mi	21,180	29%
Santa Ana, CA	5.4 mi	35,609	31%
Irvine, CA	6.0 mi	33,599	26%
Anaheim, CA	6.7 mi	44,815	35%

Hospices serving North Tustin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ability Hospice	Santa Ana, CA	0.7 mi	(747) 208-1688
Healing Hands Health Care Corp	Santa Ana, CA	0.7 mi	(805) 236-8644
Green Meadows Hospice Care	Santa Ana, CA	0.7 mi	(714) 808-1912
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Anaheim Hospice	Tustin, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 734-5464
Calstro Hospice Orange County	Tustin, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 908-7877

Nursing homes near North Tustin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Orange Hills	Orange, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	145	(714) 997-7090
Chapman Global Medical Center D/P SNF	Orange, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	27	(714) 633-0011
The Hills Post Acute	Santa Ana, CA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	174	(714) 835-4900
Advanced Rehab Center Of Tustin	Santa Ana, CA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(714) 547-7091

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

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 14% of the $10,707 monthly median income of North Tustin 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 Tustin: common questions

Which hospices serve North Tustin?

Medicare lists 113 hospices for North Tustin ZIP codes, including Ability Hospice, Healing Hands Health Care Corp, Green Meadows Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in North Tustin?

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 14% of the $10,707 monthly median income of North Tustin 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 Tustin. 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 Tustin, CA