Respite Care in Ventura, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ventura, CA: the local picture

20,489

residents 65 or older (19% of Ventura)

73%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

85

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ventura ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ventura live with someone: 73% 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 6,617 Ventura residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (33% in Ventura County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 85 hospices serving Ventura ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ventura compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Ventura	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,179	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Ventura

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oxnard, CA	5.4 mi	24,555	37%
El Rio, CA	5.8 mi	676	29%
Channel Islands Beach, CA	7.0 mi	539	14%
Port Hueneme, CA	7.8 mi	3,307	50%
Oak View, CA	9.7 mi	1,339	28%
Mira Monte, CA	11 mi	2,389	41%

Hospices serving Ventura

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assisted Home Hospice	Ventura, CA	2.2 mi	(805) 677-7400
Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura	Ventura, CA	2.2 mi	(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H	Ventura, CA	2.2 mi	(805) 642-1608
Mission Hospice Of Ventura, LLC	Oxnard, CA	4.7 mi	(805) 507-8144
Carewise Hospice, Inc	Oxnard, CA	5.9 mi	(805) 823-4144

Nursing homes near Ventura (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ventura Post Acute	Ventura, CA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	71	(805) 642-4196
Coastal View Healthcare Center	Ventura, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(805) 642-4101
Victoria Care Center	Ventura, CA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	188	(805) 642-1736
Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center	Oxnard, CA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	82	(805) 983-0324

Straight-line miles from the center of Ventura. 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 Ventura

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 $6,515 monthly median income of Ventura 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 Ventura: common questions

Which hospices serve Ventura?

Medicare lists 85 hospices for Ventura ZIP codes, including Assisted Home Hospice, Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H.

How much does respite care cost in Ventura?

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 $6,515 monthly median income of Ventura 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 Ventura. 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.

More near Ventura

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Other care in Ventura

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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 Ventura, CA