Respite Care in Santa Paula, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Santa Paula, CA: the local picture

4,557

residents 65 or older (15% of Santa Paula)

79%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Santa Paula ZIP codes

Most older adults in Santa Paula live with someone: 79% 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 1,828 Santa Paula residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (33% in Ventura County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Santa Paula ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Santa Paula compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Santa Paula	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,290	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Santa Paula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fillmore, CA	9.0 mi	2,372	48%
El Rio, CA	9.2 mi	676	29%
Camarillo, CA	9.4 mi	16,110	32%
Moorpark, CA	12 mi	5,233	28%
Santa Rosa Valley, CA	12 mi	737	29%
Ojai, CA	12 mi	2,016	24%

Hospices serving Santa Paula

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Viva Hospice Care	Camarillo, CA	8.6 mi	(818) 588-3334
Angel Of God Hospice And Palliative Care Inc	Camarillo, CA	8.6 mi	(805) 358-5118
Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura	Ventura, CA	10 mi	(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H	Ventura, CA	10 mi	(805) 642-1608
Assisted Home Hospice	Ventura, CA	10 mi	(805) 677-7400

Nursing homes near Santa Paula (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Paula Post Acute Center	Santa Paula, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 525-7134
St. John's Hospital Camarillo D/P SNF	Camarillo, CA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 389-5848
Greenfield Care Center Of Fillmore, LLC	Fillmore, CA	8.8 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 524-5250
Camarillo Healthcare Center	Camarillo, CA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	114	(805) 482-9805

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

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 27% of the $5,524 monthly median income of Santa Paula 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 Paula: common questions

Which hospices serve Santa Paula?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Santa Paula ZIP codes, including Viva Hospice Care, Angel Of God Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura.

How much does respite care cost in Santa Paula?

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 27% of the $5,524 monthly median income of Santa Paula 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 Paula. 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 Paula, CA