Respite Care in Vallejo, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Vallejo, CA: the local picture

22,286

residents 65 or older (18% of Vallejo)

79%

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

34%

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

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vallejo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Vallejo live with someone: 79% 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 7,389 Vallejo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Solano County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving Vallejo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Vallejo compared with Solano County and California

Census figure	Vallejo	Solano County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,880	$77,531	—

Older residents in towns around Vallejo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crockett, CA	4.4 mi	831	26%
Rodeo, CA	4.9 mi	1,531	22%
American Canyon, CA	5.0 mi	2,963	44%
Hercules, CA	6.1 mi	5,291	25%
Benicia, CA	6.3 mi	6,344	26%
Pinole, CA	7.9 mi	4,470	33%

Hospices serving Vallejo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary's Help Hospice Services	Vallejo, CA	2.8 mi	(707) 645-7447
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo	Vallejo, CA	3.7 mi	(707) 648-6969
Crossroads Hospice Vallejo	Vallejo, CA	3.7 mi	(707) 554-4003
Athome Hospice Care LLC	American Canyon, CA	4.2 mi	(619) 274-1392
Home Now Healthcare Services	American Canyon, CA	4.2 mi	(707) 551-0960

Nursing homes near Vallejo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springs Road Healthcare	Vallejo, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	65	(707) 643-2793
Solano Post Acute	Vallejo, CA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	166	(707) 644-7401
Heartwood Avenue Healthcare	Vallejo, CA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(707) 643-2267
Alhambra Post Acute	Martinez, CA	9.9 mi	4 of 5	44	(925) 228-2020

Straight-line miles from the center of Vallejo. 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 Vallejo

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 24% of the $5,990 monthly median income of Vallejo 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 Vallejo: common questions

Which hospices serve Vallejo?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for Vallejo ZIP codes, including Mary's Help Hospice Services, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo, Crossroads Hospice Vallejo.

How much does respite care cost in Vallejo?

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 24% of the $5,990 monthly median income of Vallejo 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 Vallejo. 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 Vallejo, CA