Adult Disability Care in Honolulu, HI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Honolulu, HI: the local picture

8.4%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.8% in Honolulu County)

6,059

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (9.7% in Honolulu County)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Honolulu ZIP codes in their service area

About 16,989 Honolulu residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.4%; 8.8% in Honolulu County).

6,059 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

17% of Honolulu households have no vehicle (9.7% in Honolulu County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Honolulu compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Honolulu	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.4%	8.8%	9.2%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	3.3%	3.4%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.7%	8.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,241	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Honolulu

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Halawa, HI	5.8 mi	3,562	9.5%
Aiea, HI	6.5 mi	2,307	6.3%
Heeia, HI	6.9 mi	1,299	4.4%
Hickam Housing, HI	6.9 mi	120	8.7%
Kaneohe, HI	7.0 mi	9,612	9.9%
Waimalu, HI	7.2 mi	3,181	5.4%

Home health agencies serving Honolulu

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Kaneohe, HI	7.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 263-5077
Bayada Home Health Care	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 591-6068
Neogen Care LLC	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	—	(808) 808-6364
Home Health Honolulu	Honolulu, HI	2.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(808) 531-0050
Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu	Honolulu, HI	2.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 432-4660

Straight-line miles from the center of Honolulu. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Honolulu

At the Hawaii median aide wage of $18.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,588 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,353 monthly median income of Honolulu households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Honolulu: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Honolulu?

At the Hawaii median aide wage of $18.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,588 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,353 monthly median income of Honolulu households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Hawaii.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Honolulu, HI