Respite Care in Yuba City, CA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Yuba City, CA: the local picture

11,432

residents 65 or older (16% of Yuba City)

78%

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

37%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yuba City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Yuba City live with someone: 78% 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 4,157 Yuba City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (38% in Sutter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Yuba City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Yuba City compared with Sutter County and California

Census figure	Yuba City	Sutter County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	23%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,895	$60,799	—

Older residents in towns around Yuba City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marysville, CA	3.5 mi	1,635	51%
Linda, CA	5.3 mi	2,101	62%
Olivehurst, CA	5.7 mi	2,171	41%
Sutter, CA	6.0 mi	543	39%
Plumas Lake, CA	11 mi	678	17%
Wheatland, CA	15 mi	613	46%

Hospices serving Yuba City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	2.1 mi	(530) 749-3460
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	2.1 mi	(530) 673-7101
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	7.5 mi	(530) 844-2755
Colusa Medical Center Hospice	Colusa, CA	22 mi	(530) 619-0800
Sonder Hospice Care	Sacramento, CA	35 mi	(916) 550-1159

Nursing homes near Yuba City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fountains, The	Yuba City, CA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	145	(530) 751-4888
Yuba City Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	59	(530) 671-0550
Bridgeview Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	130	(530) 674-9140
Marysville Post-Acute	Marysville, CA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	86	(530) 742-7311

Straight-line miles from the center of Yuba City. 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 Yuba City

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 31% of the $4,658 monthly median income of Yuba City 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 Yuba City: common questions

Which hospices serve Yuba City?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Yuba City ZIP codes, including Sutter Care At Home, Adventist Health Home Care Services, Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Yuba City?

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 31% of the $4,658 monthly median income of Yuba City 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 Yuba City. 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 Yuba City, CA