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

Local figures

Respite Care in San Marino, CA: the local picture

2,724

residents 65 or older (22% of San Marino)

87%

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

25%

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

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Marino ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Marino live with someone: 87% 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 689 San Marino residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 53 hospices serving San Marino ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Marino compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	San Marino	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.4%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$128,092	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around San Marino

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East San Gabriel, CA	1.9 mi	4,317	29%
San Gabriel, CA	2.1 mi	7,279	26%
East Pasadena, CA	2.2 mi	1,257	31%
South Pasadena, CA	2.7 mi	3,467	26%
Pasadena, CA	3.0 mi	23,798	32%
Alhambra, CA	3.0 mi	15,358	33%

Hospices serving San Marino

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Hospice, Inc	San Marino, CA	0.2 mi	(818) 238-0087
Peaceful Journey Hospice Care, Inc	San Marino, CA	0.2 mi	—
Heavenly Love Hospice, Inc.	Pasadena, CA	1.6 mi	(626) 469-0962
Allied Hospice	Alhambra, CA	2.4 mi	(626) 280-8875
Atrium Hospice, Inc	Pasadena, CA	2.4 mi	(818) 813-5637

Nursing homes near San Marino (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ivy Creek Healthcare & Wellness Centre	San Gabriel, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	98	(626) 289-4439
San Gabriel Valley Medical Ctr D/P SNF	San Gabriel, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	44	(626) 289-5454
Live Oak Rehab Center	San Gabriel, CA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	99	(626) 289-3763
Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	San Gabriel, CA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	75	(626) 285-3131

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

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 14% of the $10,674 monthly median income of San Marino 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 Marino: common questions

Which hospices serve San Marino?

Medicare lists 53 hospices for San Marino ZIP codes, including Comfort Hospice, Inc, Peaceful Journey Hospice Care, Inc, Heavenly Love Hospice, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in San Marino?

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 14% of the $10,674 monthly median income of San Marino 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 Marino. 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 Marino, CA