Respite Care in West Carson, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Carson, CA: the local picture

5,425

residents 65 or older (24% of West Carson)

85%

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

36%

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

184

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Carson ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Carson live with someone: 85% 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 1,783 West Carson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 184 hospices serving West Carson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Carson compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,337	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Carson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lomita, CA	2.5 mi	3,668	26%
Carson, CA	2.8 mi	17,227	39%
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	3.6 mi	2,151	25%
Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	26,698	27%
Gardena, CA	5.0 mi	10,053	34%
Alondra Park, CA	5.2 mi	1,417	23%

Hospices serving West Carson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Charity Hospice Care, Inc.	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	(310) 527-2962
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	(310) 324-2273
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(818) 352-1916
Perpetual Days Hospice, Inc	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(310) 895-6694
Amare Hospice	Torrance, CA	1.1 mi	(424) 558-3456

Nursing homes near West Carson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunnyside Nursing Center	Torrance, CA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	299	(310) 320-4130
Vermont Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	200	(310) 328-0812
Harbor Post Acute Care Center	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	127	(310) 320-0961
Heritage Rehabilitation Center	Torrance, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	161	(310) 320-8714

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

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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 Carson: common questions

Which hospices serve West Carson?

Medicare lists 184 hospices for West Carson ZIP codes, including Charity Hospice Care, Inc., Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, 1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in West Carson?

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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 Carson. 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 Carson, CA