Respite Care in Willows, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Willows, CA: the local picture

1,012

residents 65 or older (16% of Willows)

71%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Glenn County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Willows ZIP codes

Most older adults in Willows live with someone: 71% 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 445 Willows residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (35% in Glenn County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Willows ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Willows compared with Glenn County and California

Census figure	Willows	Glenn County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	8.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,000	$56,425	—

Older residents in towns around Willows

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Orland, CA	16 mi	1,158	25%
Durham, CA	23 mi	1,461	20%
Colusa, CA	24 mi	1,131	42%
Williams, CA	25 mi	544	51%
Chico, CA	26 mi	14,532	32%
Corning, CA	29 mi	822	26%

Hospices serving Willows

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Colusa Medical Center Hospice	Colusa, CA	21 mi	(530) 619-0800
Butte Home Health Hospice	Chico, CA	25 mi	(916) 895-0462
Enloe Medical Center Hospice	Chico, CA	27 mi	(530) 332-6060
Valley View Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Chico, CA	27 mi	(530) 206-8259
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	42 mi	(530) 673-7101

Nursing homes near Willows (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willows Post Acute	Willows, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	79	(530) 934-2834
Colusa Medical Center - SNF	Colusa, CA	24 mi	4 of 5	6	(530) 691-0800
Chico Terrace Care Center	Chico, CA	25 mi	2 of 5	76	(530) 343-6084
Oakwood Healthcare Center	Chico, CA	25 mi	1 of 5	99	(530) 343-5595

Straight-line miles from the center of Willows. 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 Willows

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 $4,917 monthly median income of Willows 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 Willows: common questions

Which hospices serve Willows?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Willows ZIP codes, including Colusa Medical Center Hospice, Butte Home Health Hospice, Enloe Medical Center Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Willows?

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 $4,917 monthly median income of Willows 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 Willows. 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 Willows, CA