Respite Care in Weed, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weed, CA: the local picture

392

residents 65 or older (14% of Weed)

60%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Siskiyou County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weed ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weed live with someone: 60% 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 103 Weed residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in Siskiyou County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Weed ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weed compared with Siskiyou County and California

Census figure	Weed	Siskiyou County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	23%
Residents 65 or older	14%	28%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,967	$52,270	—

Older residents in towns around Weed

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Shasta, CA	7.2 mi	1,080	30%
Lake Shastina, CA	7.7 mi	795	38%
Yreka, CA	25 mi	1,930	36%
Shasta Lake, CA	51 mi	2,121	44%
Burney, CA	51 mi	915	41%
Bella Vista, CA	53 mi	962	50%

Hospices serving Weed

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Hospice MT Shasta	Mount Shasta, CA	7.2 mi	(530) 926-6111
Madrone Hospice, Inc	Yreka, CA	25 mi	(530) 842-3160

Nursing homes near Weed (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shasta Healthcare	Weed, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	59	(530) 938-4429

Straight-line miles from the center of Weed. 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 Weed

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 50% of the $2,914 monthly median income of Weed 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 Weed: common questions

Which hospices serve Weed?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Weed ZIP codes, including Mercy Hospice MT Shasta, Madrone Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Weed?

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 50% of the $2,914 monthly median income of Weed 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 Weed. 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 Weed

More senior care near Weed

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Weed

More for Weed families

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.

Respite Care in Weed, CA