Respite Care in Pleasanton, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pleasanton, CA: the local picture

12,835

residents 65 or older (17% of Pleasanton)

79%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pleasanton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pleasanton live with someone: 79% 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 3,672 Pleasanton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Alameda County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 45 hospices serving Pleasanton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pleasanton compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Pleasanton	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,776	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dublin, CA	3.5 mi	6,829	25%
Livermore, CA	6.8 mi	12,536	30%
San Ramon, CA	7.3 mi	10,501	25%
Camino Tassajara, CA	8.5 mi	776	23%
Union City, CA	8.7 mi	13,101	32%
Fairview, CA	9.0 mi	2,192	34%

Hospices serving Pleasanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Physicians Hospice Group	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 400-9388
Sunbright Hospice Care	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 750-7352
Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 226-7185
American Hospice And Home Health Care Service Inc	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 240-6300
Hope Hospice	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 829-8770

Nursing homes near Pleasanton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pleasanton, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	139	(925) 462-2400
Creekview Skilled Nursing	Pleasanton, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	73	(925) 201-4000
The Vineyards Healthcare Center	Livermore, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	83	(925) 443-1800
Avondale Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	37	(925) 447-2280

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton

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 $8,148 monthly median income of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton: common questions

Which hospices serve Pleasanton?

Medicare lists 45 hospices for Pleasanton ZIP codes, including Physicians Hospice Group, Sunbright Hospice Care, Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pleasanton?

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 $8,148 monthly median income of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton, CA