Respite Care in Pleasant Hill, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pleasant Hill, CA: the local picture

6,027

residents 65 or older (18% of Pleasant Hill)

73%

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

31%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pleasant Hill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pleasant Hill 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 1,821 Pleasant Hill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Pleasant Hill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pleasant Hill compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Pleasant Hill	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,650	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasant Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Reliez Valley, CA	1.8 mi	967	39%
Contra Costa Centre, CA	2.3 mi	544	31%
Pacheco, CA	2.4 mi	853	26%
Martinez, CA	3.7 mi	6,985	33%
Vine Hill, CA	3.7 mi	528	61%
Walnut Creek, CA	4.0 mi	20,671	31%

Hospices serving Pleasant Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assist On Call Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc	Pleasant Hill, CA	0.1 mi	(925) 969-7634
Hospice Of The East Bay	Pleasant Hill, CA	0.1 mi	(925) 887-5678
Md Choice Hospice, Inc	Concord, CA	2.7 mi	(888) 670-0848
Solace Hospice	Concord, CA	2.9 mi	(925) 692-0012
Sequoia Hospice East Bay	Concord, CA	2.9 mi	(510) 241-0619

Nursing homes near Pleasant Hill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosewood Post Acute	Pleasant Hill, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	113	(925) 935-6630
Pleasant Hill Post Acute	Pleasant Hill, CA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	51	(925) 935-5222
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center	Concord, CA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(925) 825-1300
Concord Post Acute	Concord, CA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	190	(925) 825-4280

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Hill. 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 Pleasant Hill

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 18% of the $8,054 monthly median income of Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill: common questions

Which hospices serve Pleasant Hill?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Pleasant Hill ZIP codes, including Assist On Call Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc, Hospice Of The East Bay, Md Choice Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pleasant Hill?

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 18% of the $8,054 monthly median income of Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill. 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 Pleasant Hill, CA