Respite Care in Stockton, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stockton, CA: the local picture

41,979

residents 65 or older (13% of Stockton)

76%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County)

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stockton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stockton live with someone: 76% 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 17,552 Stockton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (39% in San Joaquin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 43 hospices serving Stockton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stockton compared with San Joaquin County and California

Census figure	Stockton	San Joaquin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,799	$65,486	—

Older residents in towns around Stockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Country Club, CA	1.8 mi	1,595	36%
Lincoln Village, CA	2.4 mi	839	35%
August, CA	2.5 mi	802	38%
Garden Acres, CA	4.4 mi	843	49%
Kennedy, CA	4.7 mi	239	52%
Morada, CA	5.5 mi	917	39%

Hospices serving Stockton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of San Joaquin	Stockton, CA	0.4 mi	(209) 957-3888
Infinity Care Services Hospice	Stockton, CA	1.6 mi	(800) 294-1461
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Stockton, CA	2.0 mi	(877) 300-6130
Bristol Hospice- Stockton	Stockton, CA	4.1 mi	(209) 670-8000
Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin	Stockton, CA	4.1 mi	(619) 356-0997

Nursing homes near Stockton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan Rehab And Care Center	Stockton, CA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	98	(209) 948-8762
Brookside Care Center	Stockton, CA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(209) 477-2664
Hampton Post Acute	Stockton, CA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(209) 466-0456
Crestwood Manor - 104	Stockton, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	190	(209) 478-2060

Straight-line miles from the center of Stockton. 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 Stockton

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 30% of the $4,817 monthly median income of Stockton 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 Stockton: common questions

Which hospices serve Stockton?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for Stockton ZIP codes, including Hospice Of San Joaquin, Infinity Care Services Hospice, Prohealth Home Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Stockton?

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 30% of the $4,817 monthly median income of Stockton 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 Stockton. 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 Stockton, CA