Respite Care in Soledad, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Soledad, CA: the local picture

1,603

residents 65 or older (6.1% of Soledad)

87%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monterey County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Soledad ZIP codes

Most older adults in Soledad live with someone: 87% 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 237 Soledad residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (30% in Monterey County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Soledad ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Soledad compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Soledad	Monterey County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	6.1%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	4.7%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Soledad

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gonzales, CA	8.5 mi	535	14%
Greenfield, CA	8.7 mi	1,774	21%
King City, CA	18 mi	1,235	27%
Carmel Valley Village, CA	23 mi	1,575	21%
Salinas, CA	25 mi	17,100	36%
Ridgemark, CA	26 mi	827	28%

Hospices serving Soledad

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	25 mi	(831) 758-4200
Bridge Hospice	Salinas, CA	30 mi	(831) 216-5585
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	31 mi	(831) 658-3737
Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc	Monterey, CA	31 mi	(831) 920-6345
Home Connect Hospice, LLC	Fremont, CA	82 mi	(408) 858-7580

Nursing homes near Soledad (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eden Valley Care Center	Soledad, CA	0.2 mi	4 of 5	59	(831) 678-2462
George L Mee Memorial Hospital D/P SNF	King City, CA	19 mi	2 of 5	48	(831) 385-6000
Salinas Valley Post Acute	Salinas, CA	24 mi	3 of 5	99	(831) 424-0687
Pacific Coast Post Acute	Salinas, CA	24 mi	4 of 5	149	(831) 424-8072

Straight-line miles from the center of Soledad. 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 Soledad

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. 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 Soledad: common questions

Which hospices serve Soledad?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Soledad ZIP codes, including Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc, Bridge Hospice, Hospice Of The Central Coast.

How much does respite care cost in Soledad?

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. 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 Soledad. 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 Soledad, CA