Respite Care in Parksdale, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parksdale, CA: the local picture

279

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Parksdale)

90%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Madera County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parksdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parksdale live with someone: 90% 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 143 Parksdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (39% in Madera County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Parksdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parksdale compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Parksdale	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,111	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Parksdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madera, CA	3.8 mi	6,515	50%
Madera Acres, CA	5.6 mi	1,484	44%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	7.3 mi	828	27%
Madera Ranchos, CA	8.0 mi	777	44%
Kerman, CA	15 mi	1,610	43%
Old Fig Garden, CA	16 mi	1,143	41%

Hospices serving Parksdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fresno Hospice	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(209) 727-2470
Lenity Hospice LLC	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 825-0606
Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 432-2003
Bristol Hospice Fresno	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 320-4000
Hinds Hospice - Fresno	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 320-0310

Nursing homes near Parksdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Madera, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 673-9228
Madera Care Center	Madera, CA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	64	(559) 673-9278
Foundation Skilled Nursing	Fresno, CA	16 mi	1 of 5	59	(559) 275-4785
North Point Healthcare & Wellness Centre LP	Fresno, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	99	(559) 320-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Parksdale. 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 Parksdale

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 $6,759 monthly median income of Parksdale 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 Parksdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Parksdale?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Parksdale ZIP codes, including Fresno Hospice, Lenity Hospice LLC, Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Parksdale?

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 $6,759 monthly median income of Parksdale 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 Parksdale. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Parksdale, CA