Respite Care in Santa Clara, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Santa Clara, CA: the local picture

14,863

residents 65 or older (11% of Santa Clara)

76%

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

30%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Santa Clara ZIP codes

Most older adults in Santa Clara live with someone: 76% 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 4,359 Santa Clara residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Santa Clara County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Santa Clara ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Santa Clara compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Santa Clara	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	19%	23%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	9.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,816	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Clara

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunnyvale, CA	3.5 mi	19,985	26%
Cupertino, CA	5.3 mi	8,923	27%
Campbell, CA	5.9 mi	7,117	31%
Milpitas, CA	6.3 mi	10,897	32%
Mountain View, CA	6.6 mi	10,012	29%
Los Altos, CA	7.1 mi	6,377	22%

Hospices serving Santa Clara

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	1.9 mi	(408) 342-6699
Gold Star Hospice, LLC	Sunnyvale, CA	3.2 mi	(650) 814-0056
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Sunnyvale, CA	3.2 mi	(408) 730-5900
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	San Jose, CA	3.4 mi	(408) 451-9090
Redwood Hospice	San Jose, CA	3.8 mi	(800) 825-8556

Nursing homes near Santa Clara (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Clara Post Acute	Santa Clara, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	201	(408) 988-7667
The Win Post-Acute	Santa Clara, CA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	133	(408) 248-3736
Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose	San Jose, CA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	253	(408) 280-2500
Courtyard Care Center	San Jose, CA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	76	(408) 249-0344

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara

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 20% of the $7,485 monthly median income of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: common questions

Which hospices serve Santa Clara?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Santa Clara ZIP codes, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara, Gold Star Hospice, LLC, Pathways Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Santa Clara?

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 20% of the $7,485 monthly median income of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara, CA