Respite Care in Truckee, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Truckee, CA: the local picture

2,481

residents 65 or older (15% of Truckee)

78%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nevada County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Truckee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Truckee live with someone: 78% 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 527 Truckee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (27% in Nevada County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Truckee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Truckee compared with Nevada County and California

Census figure	Truckee	Nevada County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	29%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,450	$70,332	—

Older residents in towns around Truckee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kings Beach, CA	12 mi	329	24%
Incline Village, NV	14 mi	2,022	13%
Washoe Valley, NV	23 mi	1,158	43%
Reno, NV	23 mi	45,927	31%
Cold Springs, NV	26 mi	1,416	36%
Carson City, NV	28 mi	12,383	37%

Hospices serving Truckee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tahoe Forest Hospice	Truckee, CA	1.4 mi	(530) 582-6653
Hospice Of The Foothills	Grass Valley, CA	45 mi	(530) 272-5739
Sutter Care At Home	Roseville, CA	70 mi	(916) 797-7850
First Call Hospice	Citrus Heights, CA	73 mi	(916) 725-2580
Acute Hospice Care, Inc	Sunland, CA	366 mi	(818) 469-4289

Nursing homes near Truckee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF	Truckee, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	37	(530) 582-3251
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	23 mi	2 of 5	189	(775) 829-7220
Life Care Center Of Reno	Reno, NV	23 mi	1 of 5	198	(775) 851-0123
Alta Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	23 mi	2 of 5	180	(775) 828-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Truckee. 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 Truckee

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 19% of the $7,621 monthly median income of Truckee 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 Truckee: common questions

Which hospices serve Truckee?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Truckee ZIP codes, including Tahoe Forest Hospice, Hospice Of The Foothills, Sutter Care At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Truckee?

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 19% of the $7,621 monthly median income of Truckee 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 Truckee. 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 Truckee, CA