Respite Care in Stevenson Ranch, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stevenson Ranch, CA: the local picture

2,106

residents 65 or older (10% of Stevenson Ranch)

90%

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

24%

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

68

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stevenson Ranch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stevenson Ranch live with someone: 90% 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 508 Stevenson Ranch residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 68 hospices serving Stevenson Ranch ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stevenson Ranch compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Stevenson Ranch	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$145,287	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Stevenson Ranch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Santa Clarita, CA	5.2 mi	31,074	31%
Val Verde, CA	6.6 mi	282	29%
Castaic, CA	6.8 mi	2,209	30%
San Fernando, CA	11 mi	3,213	33%
Simi Valley, CA	13 mi	21,589	34%
Agua Dulce, CA	17 mi	703	23%

Hospices serving Stevenson Ranch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valencia Hospice Care	Valencia, CA	1.9 mi	(661) 249-6245
Vertex Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Clarita, CA	1.9 mi	(818) 937-4790
Golden Time Hospice, Inc	Santa Clarita, CA	3.5 mi	(833) 324-1150
Ez Comfort Hospice Care	Santa Clarita, CA	3.5 mi	(805) 422-8587
Good Heart Hospice & Palliative Care Simi Valley	Simi Valley, CA	8.1 mi	(805) 522-5506

Nursing homes near Stevenson Ranch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center	Newhall, CA	3.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 259-3660
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center	Chatsworth, CA	8.7 mi	1 of 5	128	(818) 882-3200
Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital	Granada Hills, CA	8.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(818) 360-1864
Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital	Granada Hills, CA	9.2 mi	1 of 5	99	(818) 360-1003

Straight-line miles from the center of Stevenson Ranch. 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 Stevenson Ranch

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 12% of the $12,107 monthly median income of Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch: common questions

Which hospices serve Stevenson Ranch?

Medicare lists 68 hospices for Stevenson Ranch ZIP codes, including Valencia Hospice Care, Vertex Hospice Care, Inc, Golden Time Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Stevenson Ranch?

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 12% of the $12,107 monthly median income of Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch. 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 Stevenson Ranch, CA