Respite Care in Pittsburg, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pittsburg, CA: the local picture

10,802

residents 65 or older (14% of Pittsburg)

82%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pittsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pittsburg live with someone: 82% 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 4,121 Pittsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Pittsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pittsburg compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Pittsburg	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,067	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bay Point, CA	3.7 mi	2,281	38%
Clayton, CA	5.6 mi	1,764	23%
Antioch, CA	6.1 mi	16,637	37%
Concord, CA	6.5 mi	20,313	33%
Pacheco, CA	9.6 mi	853	26%
Vine Hill, CA	10 mi	528	61%

Hospices serving Pittsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sacred Hands Hospice Home Care, LLC	Antioch, CA	5.0 mi	(209) 762-2910
Medicalone Health	Antioch, CA	5.0 mi	(925) 436-3155
Aura Hospice LLC	Antioch, CA	7.5 mi	(925) 635-8808
Sequoia Hospice East Bay	Concord, CA	7.9 mi	(510) 241-0619
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	7.9 mi	(510) 560-2012

Nursing homes near Pittsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center	Pittsburg, CA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	49	(925) 432-3831
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center	Pittsburg, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(925) 427-4444
Delta View Post Acute	Antioch, CA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(925) 757-8787
Stonebrook Post Acute	Concord, CA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(925) 689-7457

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsburg. 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 Pittsburg

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 $6,506 monthly median income of Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Pittsburg?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Pittsburg ZIP codes, including Sacred Hands Hospice Home Care, LLC, Medicalone Health, Aura Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Pittsburg?

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 $6,506 monthly median income of Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg. 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 Pittsburg, CA