Respite Care in San Fernando, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in San Fernando, CA: the local picture

3,213

residents 65 or older (14% of San Fernando)

92%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

128

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Fernando ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Fernando live with someone: 92% 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 1,054 San Fernando residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 128 hospices serving San Fernando ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Fernando compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	San Fernando	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.9%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,564	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around San Fernando

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Burbank, CA	9.3 mi	17,069	37%
Santa Clarita, CA	9.6 mi	31,074	31%
Stevenson Ranch, CA	11 mi	2,106	24%
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA	12 mi	3,718	26%
Glendale, CA	13 mi	36,149	44%
West Hollywood, CA	14 mi	5,865	47%

Hospices serving San Fernando

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc	San Fernando, CA	0.1 mi	(818) 433-4558
Preferred Care Hospice, Inc	San Fernando, CA	0.1 mi	(818) 837-1000
Reliance Hospice Services, Inc	San Fernando, CA	0.1 mi	(818) 962-0321
Van Nuys Hospice, Inc.	San Fernando, CA	0.1 mi	(818) 813-8159
Alpha Plus Hospice	San Fernando, CA	0.1 mi	(818) 433-4405

Nursing homes near San Fernando (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grove Post-Acute Care Center	Sylmar, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	75	(818) 361-0191
Maclay Healthcare Center	Sylmar, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	141	(818) 361-4455
Ararat Nursing Facility	Mission Hills, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	254	(818) 837-1800
Providence Holy Cross Med Ctr D/P SNF	Mission Hills, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	48	(818) 898-4630

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

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 23% of the $6,464 monthly median income of San Fernando 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 Fernando: common questions

Which hospices serve San Fernando?

Medicare lists 128 hospices for San Fernando ZIP codes, including Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc, Preferred Care Hospice, Inc, Reliance Hospice Services, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in San Fernando?

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 23% of the $6,464 monthly median income of San Fernando 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 Fernando. 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 Fernando, CA