Respite Care in West Covina, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Covina, CA: the local picture

19,161

residents 65 or older (18% of West Covina)

86%

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

36%

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

259

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Covina ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Covina live with someone: 86% 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 6,791 West Covina 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 259 hospices serving West Covina ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Covina compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Covina	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,635	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Covina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Valinda, CA	1.6 mi	3,353	39%
Covina, CA	2.9 mi	7,459	39%
La Puente, CA	3.0 mi	5,198	35%
South San Jose Hills, CA	3.0 mi	2,323	37%
Vincent, CA	3.0 mi	2,154	33%
West Puente Valley, CA	3.3 mi	3,970	36%

Hospices serving West Covina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accord Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.	West Covina, CA	0.9 mi	(626) 339-3060
Quality Care Hospice, Inc	West Covina, CA	0.9 mi	(626) 918-8845
Tranquil Oaks Hospice Care	West Covina, CA	0.9 mi	(562) 222-1190
Physician's Choice Hospice LLC	West Covina, CA	1.7 mi	(888) 406-5645
United Angels Hospice Inc.	West Covina, CA	1.7 mi	(626) 538-1577

Nursing homes near West Covina (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clara Baldwin Stocker Home For Women	West Covina, CA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	48	(626) 962-7151
The Rowland	Covina, CA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	126	(626) 967-2741
West Haven Healthcare	West Covina, CA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	99	(626) 962-4461
West Covina Medical Center D/P SNF	West Covina, CA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	33	(626) 338-8481

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

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 23% of the $6,470 monthly median income of West Covina 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 Covina: common questions

Which hospices serve West Covina?

Medicare lists 259 hospices for West Covina ZIP codes, including Accord Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc., Quality Care Hospice, Inc, Tranquil Oaks Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in West Covina?

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 23% of the $6,470 monthly median income of West Covina 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 Covina. 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 Covina, CA