Respite Care in Solana Beach, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Solana Beach, CA: the local picture

3,418

residents 65 or older (27% of Solana Beach)

73%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Solana Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Solana Beach 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 687 Solana Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (31% in San Diego County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Solana Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Solana Beach compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Solana Beach	San Diego County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	9.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,306	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Solana Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Del Mar, CA	1.9 mi	1,240	17%
Encinitas, CA	4.1 mi	12,264	22%
Fairbanks Ranch, CA	4.1 mi	411	41%
Lake San Marcos, CA	9.5 mi	2,192	36%
Carlsbad, CA	9.7 mi	21,458	23%
Harmony Grove, CA	10 mi	132	14%

Hospices serving Solana Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By The Sea	Solana Beach, CA	0.2 mi	(858) 794-0195
Blue Monarch Hospice	San Diego, CA	7.6 mi	(619) 780-4332
Hospice Of The South Coast LLC	San Diego, CA	7.6 mi	(858) 230-8935
Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc	San Diego, CA	7.6 mi	(858) 452-9300
Lightbridge Hospice	San Diego, CA	7.6 mi	(858) 458-2992

Nursing homes near Solana Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute	San Diego, CA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	45	(858) 259-2222
Encinitas Post-Acute	Encinitas, CA	3.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(760) 753-6423
Aviara Healthcare Center	Encinitas, CA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(760) 944-0331
The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center	Encinitas, CA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	58	(760) 632-0081

Straight-line miles from the center of Solana Beach. 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 Solana Beach

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 17% of the $8,692 monthly median income of Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Solana Beach?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Solana Beach ZIP codes, including Hospice By The Sea, Blue Monarch Hospice, Hospice Of The South Coast LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Solana Beach?

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 17% of the $8,692 monthly median income of Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach. 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 Solana Beach, CA