Respite Care in Pasadena, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pasadena, CA: the local picture

23,798

residents 65 or older (17% of Pasadena)

70%

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

32%

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

372

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pasadena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pasadena live with someone: 70% 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 7,373 Pasadena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 372 hospices serving Pasadena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pasadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,047	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Pasadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Altadena, CA	2.2 mi	9,186	29%
San Marino, CA	3.0 mi	2,724	25%
South Pasadena, CA	3.7 mi	3,467	26%
East Pasadena, CA	3.8 mi	1,257	31%
East San Gabriel, CA	4.5 mi	4,317	29%
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	4.9 mi	4,029	12%

Hospices serving Pasadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Maximum Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(818) 240-2488
Paradise Hospice, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(626) 794-1050
Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(626) 616-4288
Five Star Home Hospice	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(626) 791-1764
Faith & Hope Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	0.8 mi	(818) 559-1460

Nursing homes near Pasadena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit	Pasadena, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	54	(626) 796-8162
Pasadena Grove Health Center	Pasadena, CA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	71	(626) 798-9133
Foothill Heights Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	49	(626) 798-1111
Pasadena Nursing Center	Pasadena, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	52	(626) 798-0558

Straight-line miles from the center of Pasadena. 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 Pasadena

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena: common questions

Which hospices serve Pasadena?

Medicare lists 372 hospices for Pasadena ZIP codes, including Maximum Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, Paradise Hospice, Inc, Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pasadena?

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena, CA