Respite Care in South El Monte, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South El Monte, CA: the local picture

2,986

residents 65 or older (15% of South El Monte)

88%

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

36%

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

145

Medicare-certified hospices serve South El Monte ZIP codes

Most older adults in South El Monte live with someone: 88% 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 1,077 South El Monte residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 145 hospices serving South El Monte ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

South El Monte compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	South El Monte	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,344	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around South El Monte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
El Monte, CA	2.0 mi	16,295	37%
Rosemead, CA	2.3 mi	10,401	27%
South San Gabriel, CA	2.7 mi	1,635	25%
Avocado Heights, CA	3.0 mi	1,958	24%
Temple City, CA	3.6 mi	6,857	33%
North El Monte, CA	3.9 mi	764	35%

Hospices serving South El Monte

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Essential Care Group, Inc	South El Monte, CA	0.4 mi	(818) 561-4705
A Plus Hospice Care, Inc	El Monte, CA	2.1 mi	(626) 279-1168
Snl Hospice Inc	San Gabriel, CA	3.8 mi	(888) 552-1808
Heart Of Angel Hospice & Palliative Inc	San Gabriel, CA	3.8 mi	(818) 985-4555
Unique Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.	Arcadia, CA	5.1 mi	(626) 335-7077

Nursing homes near South El Monte (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greater El Monte Community Hos	El Monte, CA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	13	(626) 579-7777
Sunset Manor Conv Hosp	El Monte, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	81	(626) 443-9425
Valley View Post Acute	El Monte, CA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	96	(626) 443-0218
Madera Post Acute Center	El Monte, CA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	148	(626) 442-5721

Straight-line miles from the center of South El Monte. 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 South El Monte

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 34% of the $4,362 monthly median income of South El Monte 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 South El Monte: common questions

Which hospices serve South El Monte?

Medicare lists 145 hospices for South El Monte ZIP codes, including Essential Care Group, Inc, A Plus Hospice Care, Inc, Snl Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in South El Monte?

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 34% of the $4,362 monthly median income of South El Monte 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 South El Monte. 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 South El Monte, CA