Respite Care in Westminster, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Westminster, CA: the local picture

17,302

residents 65 or older (19% of Westminster)

84%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

231

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westminster ZIP codes

Most older adults in Westminster 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 6,373 Westminster residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (29% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 231 hospices serving Westminster ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Westminster compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Westminster	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,095	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Westminster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Midway City, CA	0.7 mi	1,391	50%
Garden Grove, CA	2.7 mi	26,708	35%
Stanton, CA	3.3 mi	5,931	35%
Fountain Valley, CA	3.8 mi	11,640	31%
Huntington Beach, CA	3.8 mi	37,904	26%
Seal Beach, CA	4.5 mi	10,805	34%

Hospices serving Westminster

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Maxcare Hospice	Westminster, CA	0.0 mi	(714) 844-7777
Compassionate Health Hospice, Inc	Westminster, CA	0.0 mi	(714) 740-7188
24/7 Care At Home - Hospice	Westminster, CA	0.0 mi	(714) 464-7777
Wecare Hospice And Palliative	Stanton, CA	3.2 mi	(714) 503-0068
Next Care Hospice Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	3.8 mi	(323) 230-0026

Nursing homes near Westminster (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Extended Care Hospital Of Westminster	Westminster, CA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(714) 891-2769
Mission Palms Healthcare Center	Westminster, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(714) 892-6686
Stanley Healthcare Center	Westminster, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	30	(714) 893-0026
Garden Grove Post Acute	Garden Grove, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(714) 638-9470

Straight-line miles from the center of Westminster. 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 Westminster

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 30% of the $4,841 monthly median income of Westminster 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 Westminster: common questions

Which hospices serve Westminster?

Medicare lists 231 hospices for Westminster ZIP codes, including Maxcare Hospice, Compassionate Health Hospice, Inc, 24/7 Care At Home - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Westminster?

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 30% of the $4,841 monthly median income of Westminster 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 Westminster. 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 Westminster

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Other care in Westminster

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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 Westminster, CA