Respite Care in West Sacramento, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Sacramento, CA: the local picture

6,426

residents 65 or older (12% of West Sacramento)

69%

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

40%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Sacramento ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Sacramento live with someone: 69% 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 2,545 West Sacramento residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (34% in Yolo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving West Sacramento ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Sacramento compared with Yolo County and California

Census figure	West Sacramento	Yolo County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	7.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,372	$70,339	—

Older residents in towns around West Sacramento

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sacramento, CA	4.4 mi	75,245	36%
Fruitridge Pocket, CA	5.2 mi	801	49%
Lemon Hill, CA	5.6 mi	1,426	44%
Parkway, CA	6.5 mi	1,927	41%
Florin, CA	9.2 mi	7,519	46%
Arden-Arcade, CA	9.4 mi	16,486	37%

Hospices serving West Sacramento

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Blossom Ridge Hospice	Sacramento, CA	3.5 mi	(800) 991-6147
Absolute Compassion, LLC	Sacramento, CA	4.1 mi	(916) 399-5922
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Sacramento, CA	4.8 mi	(916) 925-7010
Sonder Hospice Care	Sacramento, CA	6.2 mi	(916) 550-1159
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC	Sacramento, CA	6.2 mi	(916) 928-0102

Nursing homes near West Sacramento (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Bend Nursing Center	West Sacramento, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 371-1890
Cedarwood Post Acute	Sacramento, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	51	(916) 446-2506
Pioneer House	Sacramento, CA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	50	(916) 442-4906
Greenhaven Healthcare Center	Sacramento, CA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	148	(916) 393-2550

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

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 36% of the $4,031 monthly median income of West Sacramento 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 Sacramento: common questions

Which hospices serve West Sacramento?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for West Sacramento ZIP codes, including Blossom Ridge Hospice, Absolute Compassion, LLC, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California.

How much does respite care cost in West Sacramento?

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 36% of the $4,031 monthly median income of West Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento, CA