Respite Care in West Athens, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Athens, CA: the local picture

1,294

residents 65 or older (15% of West Athens)

84%

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

32%

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

246

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Athens ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Athens live with someone: 84% 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 413 West Athens residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 246 hospices serving West Athens ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Athens compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Athens	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,806	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westmont, CA	1.3 mi	3,798	55%
Gardena, CA	2.0 mi	10,053	34%
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.4 mi	2,762	45%
Hawthorne, CA	2.6 mi	8,709	36%
Alondra Park, CA	3.0 mi	1,417	23%
Inglewood, CA	3.3 mi	15,113	37%

Hospices serving West Athens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc	Gardena, CA	1.9 mi	(818) 960-7272
Evergreen Home Care & Hospice, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	6.5 mi	(323) 293-7072
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	6.5 mi	(310) 543-4679
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	6.5 mi	(310) 530-3800
Global Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	6.5 mi	(310) 543-7700

Nursing homes near West Athens (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosecrans Care Center	Gardena, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	106	(310) 323-3194
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital	Gardena, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	144	(310) 323-4570
Avalon Villa Care Center	Los Angeles, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	131	(323) 756-8191
View Heights Conv Hosp	Los Angeles, CA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	163	(323) 757-1881

Straight-line miles from the center of West Athens. 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 West Athens

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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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 West Athens: common questions

Which hospices serve West Athens?

Medicare lists 246 hospices for West Athens ZIP codes, including Saint Luka Hospice, Inc, Evergreen Home Care & Hospice, Inc, High Quality Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in West Athens?

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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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 West Athens. 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 West Athens, CA