Respite Care in Torrance, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Torrance, CA: the local picture

26,698

residents 65 or older (19% of Torrance)

74%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

301

Medicare-certified hospices serve Torrance ZIP codes

Most older adults in Torrance 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 7,035 Torrance residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 301 hospices serving Torrance ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Torrance compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Torrance	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,149	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Torrance

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Redondo Beach, CA	2.9 mi	10,923	24%
Lomita, CA	3.4 mi	3,668	26%
West Carson, CA	3.6 mi	5,425	36%
Hermosa Beach, CA	3.9 mi	2,664	15%
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	4.0 mi	2,151	25%
Lawndale, CA	4.0 mi	3,348	27%

Hospices serving Torrance

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compcare Hospice, Inc	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(323) 782-0441
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(310) 543-4679
Amare' Vista Hospice	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(424) 247-1218
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(310) 530-3800
Global Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(310) 543-7700

Nursing homes near Torrance (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Del Amo Gardens Care Center	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	94	(310) 378-4233
Torrance Care Center West, Inc	Torrance, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	195	(310) 370-4561
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	115	(310) 303-5900
The Earlwood	Torrance, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	87	(310) 371-1228

Straight-line miles from the center of Torrance. 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 Torrance

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 22% of the $6,512 monthly median income of Torrance 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 Torrance: common questions

Which hospices serve Torrance?

Medicare lists 301 hospices for Torrance ZIP codes, including Compcare Hospice, Inc, High Quality Hospice Care, Amare' Vista Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Torrance?

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 22% of the $6,512 monthly median income of Torrance 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 Torrance. 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 Torrance, CA