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

Local figures

Respite Care in San Jose, CA: the local picture

143,836

residents 65 or older (15% of San Jose)

82%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County)

60

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Jose ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Jose live with someone: 82% 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 48,489 San Jose residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 60 hospices serving San Jose ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Jose compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	San Jose	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,270	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around San Jose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alum Rock, CA	5.1 mi	1,935	31%
East Foothills, CA	6.0 mi	1,233	20%
Cambrian Park, CA	6.9 mi	630	37%
Campbell, CA	7.7 mi	7,117	31%
Los Gatos, CA	9.1 mi	6,800	25%
Santa Clara, CA	9.7 mi	14,863	30%

Hospices serving San Jose

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Must Hospice Inc	San Jose, CA	3.2 mi	(408) 755-1216
With Grace Hospice And Palliative Care	San Jose, CA	3.2 mi	(408) 649-6712
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C	San Jose, CA	5.9 mi	(408) 377-3018
Sunrise Hospice Care Inc.	San Jose, CA	6.6 mi	(408) 766-7720
Redwood Hospice	San Jose, CA	6.8 mi	(800) 825-8556

Nursing homes near San Jose (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mission De La Casa	San Jose, CA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	163	(408) 238-9751
The Ridge Post Acute	San Jose, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	54	(408) 251-3070
Vista Manor Nursing Center	San Jose, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	99	(408) 272-1400
Herman Health Care Center	San Jose, CA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(408) 269-0701

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

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 $6,856 monthly median income of San Jose 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 Jose: common questions

Which hospices serve San Jose?

Medicare lists 60 hospices for San Jose ZIP codes, including Care Must Hospice Inc, With Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C.

How much does respite care cost in San Jose?

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 $6,856 monthly median income of San Jose 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 Jose. 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 Jose, CA