Respite Care in San Bruno, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in San Bruno, CA: the local picture

7,596

residents 65 or older (18% of San Bruno)

78%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Bruno ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Bruno live with someone: 78% 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 2,264 San Bruno residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (28% in San Mateo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving San Bruno ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Bruno compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	San Bruno	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,733	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around San Bruno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Millbrae, CA	2.4 mi	4,599	27%
Pacifica, CA	2.8 mi	7,612	23%
South San Francisco, CA	3.6 mi	12,320	33%
Brisbane, CA	4.4 mi	798	43%
Burlingame, CA	4.5 mi	4,983	23%
Broadmoor, CA	5.3 mi	724	29%

Hospices serving San Bruno

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angel Palliative Care And Hospice	South San Francisco, CA	2.2 mi	(650) 590-2530
Alliance Hospice	Daly City, CA	4.3 mi	(650) 000-0000
Medvista Healthcare, Inc	Burlingame, CA	5.3 mi	(510) 398-8688
Anx Hospice Care	Burlingame, CA	5.3 mi	(650) 991-1106
Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc.	San Mateo, CA	7.7 mi	(650) 554-1000

Nursing homes near San Bruno (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Bruno Skilled Nursing	San Bruno, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	45	(650) 583-7768
Millbrae Care Center	Millbrae, CA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(650) 689-5784
Peninsula Post-Acute	Burlingame, CA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	62	(650) 652-3969
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pacifica, CA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	68	(650) 993-5576

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

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of San Bruno 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 San Bruno: common questions

Which hospices serve San Bruno?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for San Bruno ZIP codes, including Angel Palliative Care And Hospice, Alliance Hospice, Medvista Healthcare, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in San Bruno?

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 21% of the $6,978 monthly median income of San Bruno 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 San Bruno. 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 Bruno, CA