Respite Care in San Leandro, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in San Leandro, CA: the local picture

16,601

residents 65 or older (19% of San Leandro)

77%

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

33%

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

61

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Leandro ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Leandro live with someone: 77% 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 5,406 San Leandro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (31% in Alameda County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 61 hospices serving San Leandro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Leandro compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	San Leandro	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,643	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around San Leandro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Lorenzo, CA	2.4 mi	5,177	39%
Ashland, CA	2.7 mi	2,604	33%
Cherryland, CA	3.6 mi	2,186	40%
Castro Valley, CA	5.5 mi	12,214	24%
Oakland, CA	5.7 mi	64,520	34%
Alameda, CA	5.9 mi	13,824	29%

Hospices serving San Leandro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A1 Pro Hospice Care	San Leandro, CA	1.2 mi	(510) 819-0888
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.0 mi	(510) 632-4390
Healthflex Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.0 mi	(510) 553-1900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of CA - Oakla	Oakland, CA	4.0 mi	(408) 372-7024
Sonata Hospice	Hayward, CA	4.5 mi	(415) 651-3872

Nursing homes near San Leandro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Washington Center	San Leandro, CA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	99	(510) 352-2211
San Leandro Healthcare Center	San Leandro, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	62	(510) 357-4015
Bancroft Healthcare Center	San Leandro, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	39	(510) 483-1680
Jones Convalescent Hospital	San Leandro, CA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	25	(510) 483-6200

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

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 25% of the $5,804 monthly median income of San Leandro 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 Leandro: common questions

Which hospices serve San Leandro?

Medicare lists 61 hospices for San Leandro ZIP codes, including A1 Pro Hospice Care, Pathways Home Health And Hospice, Healthflex Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in San Leandro?

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 25% of the $5,804 monthly median income of San Leandro 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 Leandro. 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 Leandro, CA