Respite Care in Plumas Lake, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plumas Lake, CA: the local picture

678

residents 65 or older (7.2% of Plumas Lake)

83%

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Sutter County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plumas Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plumas Lake live with someone: 83% 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 118 Plumas Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (38% in Sutter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Plumas Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plumas Lake compared with Sutter County and California

Census figure	Plumas Lake	Sutter County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,429	$60,799	—

Older residents in towns around Plumas Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Olivehurst, CA	6.9 mi	2,171	41%
Wheatland, CA	9.7 mi	613	46%
Linda, CA	10 mi	2,101	62%
Yuba City, CA	11 mi	11,432	37%
Marysville, CA	12 mi	1,635	51%
Sutter, CA	16 mi	543	39%

Hospices serving Plumas Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	9.3 mi	(530) 749-3460
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	9.3 mi	(530) 673-7101
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	13 mi	(530) 844-2755
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	24 mi	(916) 782-5511
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice	Sacramento, CA	28 mi	(916) 486-5300

Nursing homes near Plumas Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yuba City Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	59	(530) 671-0550
Marysville Post-Acute	Marysville, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	86	(530) 742-7311
Fountains, The	Yuba City, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	145	(530) 751-4888
Bridgeview Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	13 mi	2 of 5	130	(530) 674-9140

Straight-line miles from the center of Plumas Lake. 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 Plumas Lake

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 28% of the $5,286 monthly median income of Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Plumas Lake?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Plumas Lake ZIP codes, including Sutter Care At Home, Adventist Health Home Care Services, Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Plumas Lake?

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 28% of the $5,286 monthly median income of Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake. 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 Plumas Lake, CA