Respite Care in Paramount, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Paramount, CA: the local picture

5,236

residents 65 or older (10% of Paramount)

88%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

132

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paramount ZIP codes

Most older adults in Paramount live with someone: 88% 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 1,685 Paramount residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 132 hospices serving Paramount ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Paramount compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Paramount	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,191	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Paramount

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Rancho Dominguez, CA	1.7 mi	1,512	45%
Bellflower, CA	2.4 mi	9,593	38%
Lynwood, CA	2.7 mi	6,307	31%
Downey, CA	3.4 mi	15,788	36%
South Gate, CA	3.5 mi	11,344	34%
Compton, CA	3.5 mi	9,900	43%

Hospices serving Paramount

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family First Hospice, Inc	Paramount, CA	0.2 mi	(562) 630-2300
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	2.2 mi	(562) 622-4350
Trinitas Hospice Care LLC	Lakewood, CA	3.5 mi	—
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles	Lakewood, CA	3.5 mi	(562) 904-6777
Ziba Hospice LLC	Lakewood, CA	3.5 mi	(310) 328-4865

Nursing homes near Paramount (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadow Creek Post-Acute	Paramount, CA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	104	(562) 531-0990
Paramount Convalescent Hosp.	Paramount, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	59	(562) 634-6877
Downey Post Acute	Downey, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	99	(562) 923-9301
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center	Paramount, CA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	173	(562) 633-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Paramount. 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 Paramount

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 27% of the $5,349 monthly median income of Paramount 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 Paramount: common questions

Which hospices serve Paramount?

Medicare lists 132 hospices for Paramount ZIP codes, including Family First Hospice, Inc, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program, Trinitas Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Paramount?

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 27% of the $5,349 monthly median income of Paramount 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 Paramount. 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 Paramount, CA