Respite Care in South Gate, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Gate, CA: the local picture

11,344

residents 65 or older (12% of South Gate)

86%

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

34%

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

219

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Gate ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Gate live with someone: 86% 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 3,823 South Gate residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 219 hospices serving South Gate ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

South Gate compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	South Gate	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,080	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around South Gate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lynwood, CA	1.5 mi	6,307	31%
Cudahy, CA	1.5 mi	1,889	28%
Walnut Park, CA	2.4 mi	2,160	39%
Bell, CA	2.6 mi	3,718	36%
Bell Gardens, CA	2.6 mi	3,652	40%
Huntington Park, CA	2.8 mi	6,112	44%

Hospices serving South Gate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	3.4 mi	(562) 622-4350
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	3.6 mi	(323) 988-1245
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	4.4 mi	(562) 622-1400
Inspired Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	6.2 mi	(818) 757-7200
Premium Hospice, Inc.	Norwalk, CA	6.9 mi	(562) 929-7221

Nursing homes near South Gate (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
California Post-Acute Care	Lynwood, CA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(310) 639-4623
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center	Lynwood, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 537-2500
Granada Post Acute	Lynwood, CA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	98	(310) 638-9377
Greenfield Care Center Of South Gate	South Gate, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	99	(323) 564-7761

Straight-line miles from the center of South Gate. 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 Gate

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 35% of the $4,173 monthly median income of South Gate 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 Gate: common questions

Which hospices serve South Gate?

Medicare lists 219 hospices for South Gate ZIP codes, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program, Healing Care Hospice, Inc, Comfort Life Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in South Gate?

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 35% of the $4,173 monthly median income of South Gate 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 Gate. 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 Gate, CA