Respite Care in San Andreas, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in San Andreas, CA: the local picture

1,092

residents 65 or older (37% of San Andreas)

80%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Calaveras County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Andreas ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Andreas live with someone: 80% 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 402 San Andreas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (35% in Calaveras County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

San Andreas compared with Calaveras County and California

Census figure	San Andreas	Calaveras County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	37%	29%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.3%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around San Andreas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Angels, CA	11 mi	1,180	34%
Rancho Calaveras, CA	11 mi	1,265	33%
Jackson, CA	12 mi	1,918	44%
Pine Grove, CA	15 mi	878	20%
Sutter Creek, CA	15 mi	755	19%
Copperopolis, CA	18 mi	1,167	24%

Hospices serving San Andreas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	12 mi	(209) 223-5500
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Sonora, CA	23 mi	(209) 532-7166
Bristol Hospice- Stockton	Stockton, CA	40 mi	(209) 670-8000
Seva Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	40 mi	(209) 846-9488
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	42 mi	(916) 306-5200

Nursing homes near San Andreas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	12 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF	Sonora, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	68	(209) 536-3779
Golden Sonora Care Center	Sonora, CA	22 mi	1 of 5	210	(209) 533-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of San Andreas. 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 San Andreas

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. 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in San Andreas: common questions

Which hospices serve San Andreas?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for San Andreas ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras, Adventist Health Home Care Services, Bristol Hospice- Stockton.

How much does respite care cost in San Andreas?

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. 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 San Andreas. 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 San Andreas, CA