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

Local figures

Respite Care in San Pablo, CA: the local picture

3,650

residents 65 or older (12% of San Pablo)

73%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Pablo ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Pablo live with someone: 73% 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 1,409 San Pablo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (30% in Contra Costa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 34 hospices serving San Pablo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Pablo compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	San Pablo	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,777	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around San Pablo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rollingwood, CA	0.7 mi	373	30%
Richmond, CA	1.2 mi	16,769	33%
North Richmond, CA	1.5 mi	323	54%
East Richmond Heights, CA	2.0 mi	782	17%
El Sobrante, CA	2.3 mi	2,983	35%
Tara Hills, CA	2.5 mi	740	39%

Hospices serving San Pablo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sunshine Hospice And Palliative Care	El Sobrante, CA	2.9 mi	(510) 964-7833
Hospice By Blize Healthcare	Hercules, CA	5.3 mi	(510) 647-8057
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland	Oakland, CA	10 mi	(510) 752-6390
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc	Orinda, CA	11 mi	(925) 933-9012
Asian Network Hospice, Inc	Oakland, CA	11 mi	(510) 268-1118

Nursing homes near San Pablo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekside Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(510) 235-5514
Vale Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	202	(510) 232-5945
San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center	San Pablo, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	108	(510) 235-3720
Richmond Post Acute Care	Richmond, CA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	35	(510) 237-5182

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

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 33% of the $4,398 monthly median income of San Pablo 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 Pablo: common questions

Which hospices serve San Pablo?

Medicare lists 34 hospices for San Pablo ZIP codes, including Sunshine Hospice And Palliative Care, Hospice By Blize Healthcare, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland.

How much does respite care cost in San Pablo?

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 33% of the $4,398 monthly median income of San Pablo 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 Pablo. 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 Pablo, CA