Respite Care in Wheatland, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wheatland, CA: the local picture

613

residents 65 or older (16% of Wheatland)

74%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Yuba County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wheatland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wheatland live with someone: 74% 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 285 Wheatland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (43% in Yuba County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Wheatland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wheatland compared with Yuba County and California

Census figure	Wheatland	Yuba County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	23%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	6.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,813	$45,376	—

Older residents in towns around Wheatland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Olivehurst, CA	9.5 mi	2,171	41%
Plumas Lake, CA	9.7 mi	678	17%
Linda, CA	10 mi	2,101	62%
Lincoln, CA	12 mi	14,302	30%
Marysville, CA	13 mi	1,635	51%
Yuba City, CA	15 mi	11,432	37%

Hospices serving Wheatland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	11 mi	(530) 844-2755
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	13 mi	(530) 749-3460
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	13 mi	(530) 673-7101
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	22 mi	(916) 782-5511
Hospice Of The Foothills	Grass Valley, CA	24 mi	(530) 272-5739

Nursing homes near Wheatland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lincoln Meadows Care Center	Lincoln, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	97	(916) 645-7761
Marysville Post-Acute	Marysville, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	86	(530) 742-7311
Yuba City Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	59	(530) 671-0550
Bridgeview Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	15 mi	2 of 5	130	(530) 674-9140

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheatland. 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 Wheatland

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 37% of the $3,984 monthly median income of Wheatland 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 Wheatland: common questions

Which hospices serve Wheatland?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Wheatland ZIP codes, including Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc, Sutter Care At Home, Adventist Health Home Care Services.

How much does respite care cost in Wheatland?

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 37% of the $3,984 monthly median income of Wheatland 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 Wheatland. 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 Wheatland, CA