Respite Care in Strawberry, CA
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Respite Care in Strawberry, CA: the local picture
Most older adults in Strawberry live with someone: 68% 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 168 Strawberry residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (24% in Marin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Strawberry compared with Marin County and California
| Census figure | Strawberry | Marin County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 14% | 24% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 30% | 23% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 24% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $103,611 | $107,563 | — |
Older residents in towns around Strawberry
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin City, CA | 1.4 mi | 537 | 44% |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA | 1.8 mi | 2,232 | 17% |
| Mill Valley, CA | 2.2 mi | 3,287 | 26% |
| Sausalito, CA | 2.5 mi | 2,405 | 22% |
| Tiburon, CA | 2.6 mi | 2,481 | 19% |
| Corte Madera, CA | 2.8 mi | 1,892 | 18% |
Nursing homes near Strawberry (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redwoods, A Community Of Seniors | Mill Valley, CA | 1.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 58 | (415) 383-2741 |
| South Marin Health & Wellness Center | Greenbrae, CA | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 72 | (415) 461-9700 |
| The Tamalpais | Greenbrae, CA | 4.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 52 | (415) 461-2300 |
| San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | San Rafael, CA | 6.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 54 | (415) 456-7170 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Strawberry. 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 Strawberry
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 17% of the $8,634 monthly median income of Strawberry 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 Strawberry: common questions
How much does respite care cost in Strawberry?
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 17% of the $8,634 monthly median income of Strawberry 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). 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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