Respite Care in Thousand Oaks, CA
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Respite Care in Thousand Oaks, CA: the local picture
Most older adults in Thousand Oaks 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 7,421 Thousand Oaks residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (33% in Ventura County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 158 hospices serving Thousand Oaks ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Thousand Oaks compared with Ventura County and California
| Census figure | Thousand Oaks | Ventura County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 33% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $87,246 | $81,454 | — |
Older residents in towns around Thousand Oaks
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Valley, CA | 4.0 mi | 737 | 29% |
| Casa Conejo, CA | 4.1 mi | 334 | 27% |
| Westlake Village, CA | 5.1 mi | 2,157 | 20% |
| Oak Park, CA | 6.2 mi | 2,187 | 13% |
| Moorpark, CA | 6.4 mi | 5,233 | 28% |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 7.0 mi | 3,775 | 23% |
Hospices serving Thousand Oaks
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carelink Hospice, Inc | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1.1 mi | (805) 494-9199 |
| Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc. | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1.1 mi | (818) 812-6545 |
| H & A Hospice Inc | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1.1 mi | (805) 583-3565 |
| Dedication Hospice Care, Inc. | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1.1 mi | — |
| Advanced Quality Hospice Inc | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1.1 mi | (805) 585-5080 |
Nursing homes near Thousand Oaks (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks Post Acute, LLC | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 123 | (805) 492-2444 |
| Oakview Skilled Nursing | Thousand Oaks, CA | 2.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 48 | (805) 241-2000 |
| Sherwood Oaks Post Acute | Thousand Oaks, CA | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (805) 494-1233 |
| Mary Health Of The Sick Convalescent & Nursing Hos | Newbury Park, CA | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 61 | (805) 498-3644 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Thousand Oaks. 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 Thousand Oaks
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 20% of the $7,271 monthly median income of Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks: common questions
Which hospices serve Thousand Oaks?
Medicare lists 158 hospices for Thousand Oaks ZIP codes, including Carelink Hospice, Inc, Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc., H & A Hospice Inc.
How much does respite care cost in Thousand Oaks?
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 20% of the $7,271 monthly median income of Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks. 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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