Respite Care in Sutter Creek, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sutter Creek, CA: the local picture

755

residents 65 or older (28% of Sutter Creek)

74%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Amador County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sutter Creek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sutter Creek live with someone: 74% 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 144 Sutter Creek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (33% in Amador County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Sutter Creek ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sutter Creek compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Sutter Creek	Amador County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	23%
Residents 65 or older	28%	28%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	8.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,622	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Sutter Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, CA	3.4 mi	1,918	44%
Pine Grove, CA	7.7 mi	878	20%
Ione, CA	8.3 mi	1,726	45%
Buckhorn, CA	15 mi	820	36%
San Andreas, CA	15 mi	1,092	40%
Rancho Murieta, CA	17 mi	2,100	25%

Hospices serving Sutter Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	3.5 mi	(209) 223-5500
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	27 mi	(916) 306-5200
Bristol Hospice- Stockton	Stockton, CA	41 mi	(209) 670-8000

Nursing homes near Sutter Creek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	3.2 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	16 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	22 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842

Straight-line miles from the center of Sutter Creek. 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 Sutter Creek

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 21% of the $6,969 monthly median income of Sutter Creek 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 Sutter Creek: common questions

Which hospices serve Sutter Creek?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Sutter Creek ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras, American Heritage Hospice, Inc, Bristol Hospice- Stockton.

How much does respite care cost in Sutter Creek?

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 21% of the $6,969 monthly median income of Sutter Creek 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 Sutter Creek. 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 Sutter Creek, CA