Respite Care in South San Francisco, CA
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Respite Care in South San Francisco, CA: the local picture
Most older adults in South San Francisco live with someone: 83% 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 4,027 South San Francisco residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in San Mateo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 32 hospices serving South San Francisco ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
South San Francisco compared with San Mateo County and California
| Census figure | South San Francisco | San Mateo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 21% | 23% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 9.0% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $92,037 | $103,766 | — |
Older residents in towns around South San Francisco
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane, CA | 1.5 mi | 798 | 43% |
| San Bruno, CA | 3.6 mi | 7,596 | 30% |
| Millbrae, CA | 4.1 mi | 4,599 | 27% |
| Burlingame, CA | 4.6 mi | 4,983 | 23% |
| Daly City, CA | 5.8 mi | 20,856 | 29% |
| Broadmoor, CA | 6.3 mi | 724 | 29% |
Hospices serving South San Francisco
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Palliative Care And Hospice | South San Francisco, CA | 2.6 mi | (650) 590-2530 |
| Alliance Hospice | Daly City, CA | 4.1 mi | (650) 000-0000 |
| Helping Hands Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc. | Burlingame, CA | 6.1 mi | (650) 286-9000 |
| Medvista Healthcare, Inc | Burlingame, CA | 6.1 mi | (510) 398-8688 |
| Anx Hospice Care | Burlingame, CA | 6.1 mi | (650) 991-1106 |
Nursing homes near South San Francisco (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bruno Skilled Nursing | San Bruno, CA | 2.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 45 | (650) 583-7768 |
| Millbrae Care Center | Millbrae, CA | 3.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (650) 689-5784 |
| Peninsula Post-Acute | Burlingame, CA | 4.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 62 | (650) 652-3969 |
| San Francisco Post Acute | San Francisco, CA | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 53 | (415) 584-3294 |
Straight-line miles from the center of South San Francisco. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in South San Francisco
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 19% of the $7,670 monthly median income of South San Francisco 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.
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.
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Respite Care in South San Francisco: common questions
Which hospices serve South San Francisco?
Medicare lists 32 hospices for South San Francisco ZIP codes, including Angel Palliative Care And Hospice, Alliance Hospice, Helping Hands Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc..
How much does respite care cost in South San Francisco?
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 19% of the $7,670 monthly median income of South San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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.
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