Respite Care in Pacifica, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pacifica, CA: the local picture

7,612

residents 65 or older (20% of Pacifica)

79%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pacifica ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pacifica live with someone: 79% 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 1,722 Pacifica residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (28% in San Mateo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Pacifica ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pacifica compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Pacifica	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,808	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Pacifica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Bruno, CA	2.8 mi	7,596	30%
Montara, CA	4.1 mi	926	21%
Millbrae, CA	4.2 mi	4,599	27%
Broadmoor, CA	5.9 mi	724	29%
Burlingame, CA	6.3 mi	4,983	23%
El Granada, CA	6.4 mi	1,140	15%

Hospices serving Pacifica

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angel Palliative Care And Hospice	South San Francisco, CA	4.6 mi	(650) 590-2530
Alliance Hospice	Daly City, CA	6.0 mi	(650) 000-0000
Helping Hands Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc.	Burlingame, CA	6.6 mi	(650) 286-9000
Medvista Healthcare, Inc	Burlingame, CA	6.6 mi	(510) 398-8688
Anx Hospice Care	Burlingame, CA	6.6 mi	(650) 991-1106

Nursing homes near Pacifica (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linda Mar Care Center	Pacifica, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	59	(650) 359-4800
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pacifica, CA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	68	(650) 993-5576
San Bruno Skilled Nursing	San Bruno, CA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	45	(650) 583-7768
Golden Heights Healthcare	Daly City, CA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	102	(650) 755-9515

Straight-line miles from the center of Pacifica. 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 Pacifica

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 17% of the $8,817 monthly median income of Pacifica 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 Pacifica: common questions

Which hospices serve Pacifica?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Pacifica ZIP codes, including Angel Palliative Care And Hospice, Alliance Hospice, Helping Hands Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Pacifica?

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 17% of the $8,817 monthly median income of Pacifica 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 Pacifica. 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 Pacifica, CA