Respite Care in Port Hueneme, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Hueneme, CA: the local picture

3,307

residents 65 or older (15% of Port Hueneme)

70%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

57

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Hueneme ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Hueneme live with someone: 70% 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 1,639 Port Hueneme residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (33% in Ventura County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 57 hospices serving Port Hueneme ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Hueneme compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Port Hueneme	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,407	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Port Hueneme

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Channel Islands Beach, CA	1.5 mi	539	14%
Oxnard, CA	2.6 mi	24,555	37%
El Rio, CA	6.4 mi	676	29%
Ventura, CA	7.8 mi	20,489	33%
Camarillo, CA	11 mi	16,110	32%
Casa Conejo, CA	15 mi	334	27%

Hospices serving Port Hueneme

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carewise Hospice, Inc	Oxnard, CA	4.0 mi	(805) 823-4144
Mission Hospice Of Ventura, LLC	Oxnard, CA	5.2 mi	(805) 507-8144
Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura	Ventura, CA	8.5 mi	(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H	Ventura, CA	8.5 mi	(805) 642-1608
Assisted Home Hospice	Ventura, CA	8.5 mi	(805) 677-7400

Nursing homes near Port Hueneme (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shoreline Care Center	Oxnard, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	193	(805) 488-3696
Maywood Acres Healthcare	Oxnard, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	98	(805) 487-7840
Glenwood Care Center	Oxnard, CA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 983-0305
Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center	Oxnard, CA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	82	(805) 983-0324

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Hueneme. 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 Port Hueneme

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 26% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Hueneme?

Medicare lists 57 hospices for Port Hueneme ZIP codes, including Carewise Hospice, Inc, Mission Hospice Of Ventura, LLC, Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura.

How much does respite care cost in Port Hueneme?

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 26% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme. 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 Port Hueneme, CA