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

Local figures

Respite Care in San Martin, CA: the local picture

1,381

residents 65 or older (20% of San Martin)

88%

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

20%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Martin ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Martin live with someone: 88% 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 278 San Martin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving San Martin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Martin compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	San Martin	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$115,486	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around San Martin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Morgan Hill, CA	4.2 mi	6,879	32%
Gilroy, CA	5.3 mi	7,681	37%
Interlaken, CA	12 mi	1,199	38%
Amesti, CA	13 mi	599	24%
Aromas, CA	15 mi	608	20%
Watsonville, CA	15 mi	6,713	40%

Hospices serving San Martin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC	Gilroy, CA	4.9 mi	(408) 848-1114
Care Must Hospice Inc	San Jose, CA	17 mi	(408) 755-1216
With Grace Hospice And Palliative Care	San Jose, CA	17 mi	(408) 649-6712
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C	San Jose, CA	24 mi	(408) 377-3018
Redwood Hospice	San Jose, CA	25 mi	(800) 825-8556

Nursing homes near San Martin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morgan Hill Healthcare Center	Morgan Hill, CA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	52	(408) 779-3633
Pacific Hills Post Acute	Morgan Hill, CA	4.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(408) 779-7346
Gilroy Healthcare Center	Gilroy, CA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	134	(408) 842-9311
Manresa Healthcare Center	Watsonville, CA	15 mi	4 of 5	59	(831) 722-3581

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

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 15% of the $9,624 monthly median income of San Martin 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 Martin: common questions

Which hospices serve San Martin?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for San Martin ZIP codes, including Bonita Springs Hospice Care LLC, Care Must Hospice Inc, With Grace Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in San Martin?

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 15% of the $9,624 monthly median income of San Martin 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 Martin. 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 Martin, CA