Respite Care in Selma, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Selma, CA: the local picture

3,178

residents 65 or older (13% of Selma)

75%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Selma ZIP codes

Most older adults in Selma live with someone: 75% 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 1,119 Selma residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (39% in Fresno County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Selma ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Selma compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Selma	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,386	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Selma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingsburg, CA	4.2 mi	2,601	39%
Parlier, CA	4.7 mi	1,280	39%
Fowler, CA	4.9 mi	783	34%
Reedley, CA	9.4 mi	2,629	36%
Sanger, CA	9.5 mi	2,834	38%
Easton, CA	11 mi	299	51%

Hospices serving Selma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	16 mi	(559) 408-5945
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Hanford, CA	17 mi	(559) 585-3425
St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	17 mi	(559) 222-1291
Bright Horizon Hospice Services	Fresno, CA	19 mi	(559) 443-0303
Valley Regional Hospice Inc	Fresno, CA	19 mi	(559) 431-3333

Nursing homes near Selma (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolling Hills Care Center	Selma, CA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	34	(559) 896-4990
Bethel Lutheran Home	Selma, CA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(559) 896-4900
Kingsburg Center	Kingsburg, CA	4.4 mi	3 of 5	86	(559) 897-5881
Fowler Care Center	Fowler, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	46	(559) 834-2519

Straight-line miles from the center of Selma. 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 Selma

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 44% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Selma 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 Selma: common questions

Which hospices serve Selma?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Selma ZIP codes, including Ardent Hospice Of Fresno, Adventist Health Home Care Services, St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Selma?

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 44% of the $3,366 monthly median income of Selma 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 Selma. 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 Selma, CA