Respite Care in Whittier, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Whittier, CA: the local picture

12,903

residents 65 or older (15% of Whittier)

75%

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

35%

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

307

Medicare-certified hospices serve Whittier ZIP codes

Most older adults in Whittier live with someone: 75% 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 4,381 Whittier residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Los Angeles County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 307 hospices serving Whittier ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Whittier compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Whittier	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	23%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,779	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Whittier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Whittier, CA	2.4 mi	6,350	34%
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA	2.9 mi	3,844	26%
Santa Fe Springs, CA	3.3 mi	3,221	26%
Hacienda Heights, CA	3.4 mi	11,571	23%
East Whittier, CA	3.4 mi	1,516	29%
La Habra Heights, CA	4.1 mi	1,254	22%

Hospices serving Whittier

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Passion And Love Hospice Inc	Whittier, CA	2.0 mi	(626) 671-1070
Victoria Hospice Services, Inc	Whittier, CA	2.7 mi	(323) 653-0544
Md Preferred Hospice, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	3.9 mi	(888) 670-0838
New Vision Hospice	Santa Fe Springs, CA	3.9 mi	(562) 999-1977
Hospice Of Presbyterian	La Mirada, CA	4.2 mi	(562) 902-7770

Nursing homes near Whittier (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Whittier Nursing And Wellness Center, Inc	Whittier, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	36	(562) 693-5618
Whittier Pacific Care Center	Whittier, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	105	(562) 693-5240
Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/P SNF	Whittier, CA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	22	(562) 945-3561
The Orchard - Post Acute Care	Whittier, CA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	162	(562) 693-7701

Straight-line miles from the center of Whittier. 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 Whittier

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 27% of the $5,482 monthly median income of Whittier 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 Whittier: common questions

Which hospices serve Whittier?

Medicare lists 307 hospices for Whittier ZIP codes, including Passion And Love Hospice Inc, Victoria Hospice Services, Inc, Md Preferred Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Whittier?

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 27% of the $5,482 monthly median income of Whittier 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 Whittier. 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 Whittier, CA