Respite Care in St. Helena, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. Helena, CA: the local picture

1,739

residents 65 or older (33% of St. Helena)

77%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Napa County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Helena ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Helena live with someone: 77% 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 354 St. Helena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (32% in Napa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving St. Helena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. Helena compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	St. Helena	Napa County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	23%
Residents 65 or older	33%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,897	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around St. Helena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Angwin, CA	4.6 mi	354	22%
Calistoga, CA	7.8 mi	1,287	33%
Yountville, CA	9.9 mi	1,701	39%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	13 mi	441	26%
Santa Rosa, CA	14 mi	33,650	31%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	14 mi	1,198	14%

Hospices serving St. Helena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care Napa Valley	Napa, CA	18 mi	(707) 258-9080
Anchor Health	Petaluma, CA	20 mi	(415) 598-0944
By The Bay Health	Larkspur, CA	40 mi	(415) 927-2273
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	44 mi	(510) 560-2012
Suncrest Hospice	Fremont, CA	75 mi	(408) 277-1924

Nursing homes near St. Helena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Veterans Home Of California - Yountville - SNF	Yountville, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	274	(707) 944-4600
Spring Lake Village	Santa Rosa, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	70	(707) 538-8400
Summerfield Health Care Center	Santa Rosa, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	70	(707) 539-1515
Park View Post Acute	Santa Rosa, CA	12 mi	2 of 5	116	(707) 525-1250

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Helena. 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 St. Helena

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 16% of the $9,325 monthly median income of St. Helena 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 St. Helena: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Helena?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for St. Helena ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care Napa Valley, Anchor Health, By The Bay Health.

How much does respite care cost in St. Helena?

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 16% of the $9,325 monthly median income of St. Helena 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 St. Helena. 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 St. Helena, CA