Respite Care in Vacaville, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vacaville, CA: the local picture

16,144

residents 65 or older (16% of Vacaville)

77%

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

35%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vacaville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vacaville live with someone: 77% 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 5,237 Vacaville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Solano County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Vacaville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Vacaville compared with Solano County and California

Census figure	Vacaville	Solano County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	8.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,115	$77,531	—

Older residents in towns around Vacaville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairfield, CA	7.5 mi	18,051	37%
Suisun City, CA	7.9 mi	4,204	36%
Dixon, CA	9.9 mi	2,657	40%
Winters, CA	12 mi	1,093	31%
University of California-Davis, CA	17 mi	0	—
Napa, CA	18 mi	14,802	32%

Hospices serving Vacaville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solano Care	Vacaville, CA	2.1 mi	(707) 742-0774
Bridge Hospice	Fairfield, CA	7.3 mi	(707) 376-8118
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement	Fairfield, CA	7.3 mi	(707) 646-3575
Adya Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Suisun City, CA	9.1 mi	(707) 200-2989
Care Must Hospice	Napa, CA	17 mi	(707) 690-0909

Nursing homes near Vacaville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center	Vacaville, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(707) 449-8000
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute	Vacaville, CA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	87	(707) 448-6458
Laurel Creek Health Center	Fairfield, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(707) 432-1200
Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation	Fairfield, CA	8.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(707) 425-0623

Straight-line miles from the center of Vacaville. 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 Vacaville

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 $6,676 monthly median income of Vacaville 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 Vacaville: common questions

Which hospices serve Vacaville?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Vacaville ZIP codes, including Solano Care, Bridge Hospice, Northbay Hospice & Bereavement.

How much does respite care cost in Vacaville?

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 $6,676 monthly median income of Vacaville 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 Vacaville. 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 Vacaville, CA