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Arleen R.

Santa Maria, CA

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. With 10 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their independence. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate care, including respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal...
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Sarah M.'s Photo

Nipomo, CA

from
$24/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 5 years experience as a caregiver for a relative with Alzheimer's from the beginning to end stages. It has been one of the hardest but rewarding experiences in my life and I look forward to bringing some relief to others as I have benefited myself from respite. 7 months professional experience as a caregiver. Dementia...
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Colleen W.'s Photo

Senior Care

Oceano, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
I have cared privately for seniors for numerous years. I am well versed with dementia, hospice, stroke patients, respite and over all daily care. I know it is hard when facing the everyday care of your loved one and having a caring, compassionate, understanding and patient person to help you and your loved one along in this new...

Mary B. says "Colleen cared for my brother when he was on hospice. She went above and beyond caring for him. So grateful she was there for us. She is amazing."

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Pamela P.'s Photo

Grover Beach, CA

from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
20 years of experience have instilled in me a deep understanding of the needs of adults and seniors. My passion for supporting their well-being and independence led me to this fulfilling career. I am patient, compassionate, and friendly. I provide respite care, errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care,...
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Brianna B.'s Photo

Oceano, CA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hello, My name is Brianna. I am 22 years old, and just moved back to the coast from Tahoe at the beginning of the year. I am looking for a part time job to add as my 3rd income. Right now I work through Respite for one client and IHSS for another client. I love helping people and can't wait to find another friend to help out!
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  • 5 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Santa Maria, CA

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 1 respite care providers near you in Santa Maria, CA carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Santa Maria, CA fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Santa Maria, CA can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Santa Maria, CA is $26.00 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Santa Maria, CA.

To safely hire respite care near you in Santa Maria, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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