Respite Care in Pico Rivera, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pico Rivera, CA: the local picture

10,944

residents 65 or older (18% of Pico Rivera)

85%

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

32%

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

197

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pico Rivera ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pico Rivera live with someone: 85% 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 3,458 Pico Rivera 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 197 hospices serving Pico Rivera ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pico Rivera compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Pico Rivera	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,962	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Pico Rivera

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA	1.5 mi	3,844	26%
Montebello, CA	2.2 mi	11,369	38%
Commerce, CA	3.5 mi	2,164	35%
South San Gabriel, CA	4.0 mi	1,635	25%
Bell Gardens, CA	4.1 mi	3,652	40%
Santa Fe Springs, CA	4.2 mi	3,221	26%

Hospices serving Pico Rivera

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Number 10 Inc	Pico Rivera, CA	0.1 mi	(747) 333-9162
Hospice Number 12 Inc	Pico Rivera, CA	0.1 mi	(669) 300-0003
Americade Palliative Health Services, Inc.	Montebello, CA	2.1 mi	(323) 728-8160
Haven Hospice, Inc	Montebello, CA	2.1 mi	(818) 339-4724
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	2.7 mi	(562) 622-1400

Nursing homes near Pico Rivera (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
El Rancho Vista Health Care Center	Pico Rivera, CA	0.2 mi	4 of 5	86	(562) 942-7019
Pico Rivera Healthcare Center	Pico Rivera, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	99	(562) 948-1961
Colonial Gardens Nursing Home	Pico Rivera, CA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(562) 949-2591
Socal Post-Acute Care	Whittier, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	59	(562) 698-0451

Straight-line miles from the center of Pico Rivera. 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 Pico Rivera

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 34% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera: common questions

Which hospices serve Pico Rivera?

Medicare lists 197 hospices for Pico Rivera ZIP codes, including Hospice Number 10 Inc, Hospice Number 12 Inc, Americade Palliative Health Services, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Pico Rivera?

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 34% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera. 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 Pico Rivera, CA