Respite Care in Pacific Grove, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pacific Grove, CA: the local picture

4,571

residents 65 or older (31% of Pacific Grove)

67%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monterey County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pacific Grove ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pacific Grove live with someone: 67% 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 1,179 Pacific Grove residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (30% in Monterey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Pacific Grove ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pacific Grove compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Pacific Grove	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	31%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,375	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Pacific Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monterey, CA	2.8 mi	6,291	29%
Del Monte Forest, CA	2.9 mi	1,711	29%
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA	4.8 mi	1,833	22%
Seaside, CA	6.0 mi	4,059	40%
Marina, CA	8.6 mi	3,499	34%
Carmel Valley Village, CA	14 mi	1,575	21%

Hospices serving Pacific Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	5.4 mi	(831) 658-3737
Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc	Monterey, CA	5.4 mi	(831) 920-6345
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	15 mi	(831) 758-4200
Bridge Hospice	Salinas, CA	17 mi	(831) 216-5585
Home Connect Hospice, LLC	Fremont, CA	62 mi	(408) 858-7580

Nursing homes near Pacific Grove (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canterbury Woods	Pacific Grove, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	24	(831) 373-3111
Forest Hill Manor Health Center	Pacific Grove, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	26	(831) 657-5200
Oceanview Post Acute	Pacific Grove, CA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	51	(831) 375-2695
Cypress Ridge Care Center	Monterey, CA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(831) 373-3716

Straight-line miles from the center of Pacific Grove. 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 Pacific Grove

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 $6,615 monthly median income of Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove: common questions

Which hospices serve Pacific Grove?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Pacific Grove ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Central Coast, Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc, Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pacific Grove?

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 $6,615 monthly median income of Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove. 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 Pacific Grove, CA