University of California-Davis, California

Respite Care in University of California-Davis, CA

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Local figures

Respite Care in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture

0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of University of California-Davis)
32
Medicare-certified hospices serve University of California-Davis ZIP codes
$16.50
median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

About 0 University of California-Davis residents aged 65 or older report a disability. Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving University of California-Davis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figureUniversity of California-DavisYolo CountyCalifornia
Residents 65 or older0.0%13%16%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.5%1.9%
Households with no vehicle24%7.6%7.1%

Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Davis, CA1.7 mi9,36528%
Dixon, CA7.2 mi2,65740%
Woodland, CA9.2 mi8,42137%
West Sacramento, CA11 mi6,42640%
Winters, CA12 mi1,09331%
Sacramento, CA16 mi75,24536%

Hospices serving University of California-Davis

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Yolo HospiceDavis, CA1.1 mi(530) 758-5566
Absolute Compassion, LLCSacramento, CA13 mi(916) 399-5922
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of CaliforniaSacramento, CA15 mi(916) 925-7010
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLCSacramento, CA15 mi(916) 928-0102
Solano CareVacaville, CA16 mi(707) 742-0774

Nursing homes near University of California-Davis (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
University Retirement Community At DavisDavis, CA1.7 mi5 of 537(530) 747-7000
Courtyard Health Care CenterDavis, CA1.9 mi3 of 5112(530) 756-1800
Woodland Post-AcuteWoodland, CA9.3 mi2 of 591(530) 662-9643
Cottonwood Healthcare CenterWoodland, CA9.5 mi5 of 598(530) 662-9193

Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. 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 University of California-Davis

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. 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 University of California-Davis: common questions

Which hospices serve University of California-Davis?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for University of California-Davis ZIP codes, including Yolo Hospice, Absolute Compassion, LLC, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California.

How much does respite care cost in University of California-Davis?

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. 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 University of California-Davis. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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