Respite Care in Santa Monica, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Santa Monica, CA: the local picture

17,816

residents 65 or older (20% of Santa Monica)

58%

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

26%

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

194

Medicare-certified hospices serve Santa Monica ZIP codes

Most older adults in Santa Monica live with someone: 58% 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 4,456 Santa Monica residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 194 hospices serving Santa Monica ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Santa Monica compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Santa Monica	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,836	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Monica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marina del Rey, CA	3.6 mi	614	31%
Los Angeles, CA	5.0 mi	549,590	36%
Culver City, CA	5.8 mi	7,116	28%
Beverly Hills, CA	7.2 mi	8,048	32%
Ladera Heights, CA	7.4 mi	1,626	17%
El Segundo, CA	8.1 mi	2,412	25%

Hospices serving Santa Monica

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luxe Hospice, Inc	Pacific Palisades, CA	3.0 mi	(310) 459-2040
Caring Like Family Hospice	Marina Del Rey, CA	3.5 mi	(310) 574-5950
Roze Room Hospice	Culver City, CA	5.8 mi	(310) 202-7693
Complete Care Hospice Inc	Beverly Hills, CA	6.7 mi	(805) 248-7501
Leading Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Encino, CA	9.7 mi	(818) 946-8077

Nursing homes near Santa Monica (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fireside Health Care Center	Santa Monica, CA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	66	(310) 393-7117
Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica	Santa Monica, CA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	48	(310) 451-4800
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab	Santa Monica, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	227	(310) 451-9706
Berkley West Healthcare Center	Santa Monica, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	54	(310) 829-4565

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

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 26% of the $5,570 monthly median income of Santa Monica 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 Monica: common questions

Which hospices serve Santa Monica?

Medicare lists 194 hospices for Santa Monica ZIP codes, including Luxe Hospice, Inc, Caring Like Family Hospice, Roze Room Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Santa Monica?

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 26% of the $5,570 monthly median income of Santa Monica 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 Monica. 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 Monica, CA