Respite Care in Paso Robles, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Paso Robles, CA: the local picture

6,576

residents 65 or older (21% of Paso Robles)

73%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Luis Obispo County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paso Robles ZIP codes

Most older adults in Paso Robles live with someone: 73% 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 2,096 Paso Robles residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in San Luis Obispo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Paso Robles ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Paso Robles compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figure	Paso Robles	San Luis Obispo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	23%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,688	$80,261	—

Older residents in towns around Paso Robles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Templeton, CA	6.3 mi	1,899	25%
Atascadero, CA	10 mi	5,486	36%
Lake Nacimiento, CA	14 mi	634	15%
Morro Bay, CA	22 mi	3,489	27%
California Polytechnic State University, CA	22 mi	6	0.0%
Los Osos, CA	24 mi	4,107	22%

Hospices serving Paso Robles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Coast Home Health, Inc	San Luis Obispo, CA	25 mi	(805) 543-2244
Dignity Health Hospice	Santa Maria, CA	48 mi	(805) 739-3830
Superior Hospice Inc	Lompoc, CA	68 mi	(805) 742-4519
Loving Hands Hospice	Northridge, CA	153 mi	(818) 919-0095

Nursing homes near Paso Robles (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vineyard Hills Health Center	Templeton, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 434-3035
Coastal Oaks Special Care Center	Atascadero, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	65	(805) 466-9254
Bayside Care Center	Morro Bay, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	145	(805) 772-2237
San Luis Transitional Care	San Luis Obispo, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	23	(805) 545-7575

Straight-line miles from the center of Paso Robles. 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 Paso Robles

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 25% of the $5,891 monthly median income of Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles: common questions

Which hospices serve Paso Robles?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Paso Robles ZIP codes, including Central Coast Home Health, Inc, Dignity Health Hospice, Superior Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Paso Robles?

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 25% of the $5,891 monthly median income of Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles. 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 Paso Robles, CA