Respite Care in Porterville, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Porterville, CA: the local picture

7,713

residents 65 or older (12% of Porterville)

81%

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

35%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Porterville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Porterville live with someone: 81% 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 2,505 Porterville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (38% in Tulare County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Porterville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Porterville compared with Tulare County and California

Census figure	Porterville	Tulare County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	4.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,776	$55,844	—

Older residents in towns around Porterville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Porterville, CA	3.3 mi	487	26%
Strathmore, CA	6.0 mi	131	62%
Lindsay, CA	11 mi	1,348	56%
Tipton, CA	16 mi	133	61%
Pixley, CA	16 mi	242	57%
Exeter, CA	17 mi	1,428	34%

Hospices serving Porterville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaweah Health Hospice	Visalia, CA	25 mi	(559) 733-0642
Infinite Heart Hospice	Visalia, CA	25 mi	(559) 409-7500
American Qlh	Visalia, CA	25 mi	(559) 409-2665
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Hanford, CA	39 mi	(559) 585-3425
Aasta Hospice	Bakersfield, CA	47 mi	(661) 523-3686

Nursing homes near Porterville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sierra View Medical Center	Porterville, CA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	35	(559) 788-6157
Sequoia Transitional Care	Porterville, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(559) 784-6644
Gateway Post Acute	Porterville, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	62	(559) 784-8371
River Walk Care Center	Porterville, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(559) 782-1509

Straight-line miles from the center of Porterville. 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 Porterville

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 35% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Porterville 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 Porterville: common questions

Which hospices serve Porterville?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Porterville ZIP codes, including Kaweah Health Hospice, Infinite Heart Hospice, American Qlh.

How much does respite care cost in Porterville?

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 35% of the $4,231 monthly median income of Porterville 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 Porterville. 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 Porterville, CA