Respite Care in Sunnyside, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sunnyside, CA: the local picture

808

residents 65 or older (17% of Sunnyside)

77%

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

39%

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

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sunnyside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sunnyside 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 317 Sunnyside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (39% in Fresno County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Sunnyside compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Sunnyside	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,042	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Sunnyside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tarpey Village, CA	4.5 mi	557	55%
Mayfair, CA	4.6 mi	502	45%
Fresno, CA	6.6 mi	67,512	40%
Clovis, CA	6.8 mi	17,201	37%
Fowler, CA	7.4 mi	783	34%
Easton, CA	7.5 mi	299	51%

Hospices serving Sunnyside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	4.5 mi	(559) 408-5945
St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	5.8 mi	(559) 222-1291
Blessed Hands Hospice Inc	Fresno, CA	5.8 mi	(559) 449-3390
One Good Hospice Inc	Clovis, CA	6.0 mi	(559) 481-4668
Sequoia Hospice Inc	Clovis, CA	6.0 mi	(559) 321-8054

Nursing homes near Sunnyside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
California Home For The Aged	Fresno, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(559) 251-8414
Pacific Gardens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Fresno, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	188	(559) 251-8463
Evergreen Care Center	Fresno, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	49	(559) 251-8244
Stonehaven Senior Living	Fresno, CA	2.0 mi	not rated	—	(559) 251-8417

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunnyside. 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 Sunnyside

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside: common questions

Which hospices serve Sunnyside?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for Sunnyside ZIP codes, including Ardent Hospice Of Fresno, St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc, Blessed Hands Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Sunnyside?

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside. 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 Sunnyside, CA