Respite Care in Tustin, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tustin, CA: the local picture

10,353

residents 65 or older (13% of Tustin)

83%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

131

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tustin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tustin live with someone: 83% 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 2,796 Tustin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 131 hospices serving Tustin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tustin compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Tustin	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,071	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Tustin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Tustin, CA	2.4 mi	5,775	26%
Santa Ana, CA	4.2 mi	35,609	31%
Irvine, CA	4.3 mi	33,599	26%
Orange, CA	4.8 mi	21,180	29%
Villa Park, CA	6.0 mi	1,764	33%
Costa Mesa, CA	7.4 mi	14,577	32%

Hospices serving Tustin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calstro Hospice Orange County	Tustin, CA	0.8 mi	(714) 908-7877
Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care	Tustin, CA	0.8 mi	(714) 858-2742
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Anaheim Hospice	Tustin, CA	0.8 mi	(714) 734-5464
Oc Hospice	Tustin, CA	0.8 mi	(714) 838-1542
White Dove Hospice, Inc	Tustin, CA	0.8 mi	(805) 550-0012

Nursing homes near Tustin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Foothill Regional Medical Center D/P SNF	Tustin, CA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	42	(714) 619-7700
Advanced Rehab Center Of Tustin	Santa Ana, CA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	99	(714) 547-7091
The Hills Post Acute	Santa Ana, CA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	174	(714) 835-4900
French Park Care Center	Santa Ana, CA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	202	(714) 973-1656

Straight-line miles from the center of Tustin. 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 Tustin

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 25% of the $5,923 monthly median income of Tustin 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 Tustin: common questions

Which hospices serve Tustin?

Medicare lists 131 hospices for Tustin ZIP codes, including Calstro Hospice Orange County, Golden Star Hospice And Palliative Care, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Anaheim Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tustin?

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 25% of the $5,923 monthly median income of Tustin 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 Tustin. 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 Tustin, CA