Respite Care in Woodlake, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woodlake, CA: the local picture

892

residents 65 or older (12% of Woodlake)

86%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Tulare County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woodlake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woodlake live with someone: 86% 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 276 Woodlake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (38% in Tulare County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Woodlake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Woodlake compared with Tulare County and California

Census figure	Woodlake	Tulare County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	20%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,655	$55,844	—

Older residents in towns around Woodlake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ivanhoe, CA	6.9 mi	545	44%
Exeter, CA	8.6 mi	1,428	34%
Farmersville, CA	9.6 mi	904	47%
Cutler, CA	13 mi	262	21%
Orosi, CA	14 mi	1,021	51%
Visalia, CA	14 mi	19,467	34%

Hospices serving Woodlake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Infinite Heart Hospice	Visalia, CA	12 mi	(559) 409-7500
Kaweah Health Hospice	Visalia, CA	12 mi	(559) 733-0642
American Qlh	Visalia, CA	12 mi	(559) 409-2665
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Hanford, CA	31 mi	(559) 585-3425
Healthcare California Hospice	Fresno, CA	46 mi	(559) 240-6717

Nursing homes near Woodlake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Visalia Post Acute	Visalia, CA	11 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 732-1020
Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	Visalia, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	44	(559) 732-8614
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center	Visalia, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	70	(559) 624-6037
Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lindsay, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	99	(559) 562-0055

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodlake. 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 Woodlake

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 69% of the $2,138 monthly median income of Woodlake 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 Woodlake: common questions

Which hospices serve Woodlake?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Woodlake ZIP codes, including Infinite Heart Hospice, Kaweah Health Hospice, American Qlh.

How much does respite care cost in Woodlake?

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 69% of the $2,138 monthly median income of Woodlake 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 Woodlake. 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 Woodlake, CA