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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Hawaii County)

30

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.7%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Hawaii County)

4

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

About 190 Kurtistown residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Hawaii County).

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

5.7% of Kurtistown households have no vehicle (4.8% in Hawaii County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Kurtistown compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kurtistown	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	9.2%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.8%	5.0%	3.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.8%	8.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	11%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,284	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Kurtistown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hawaiian Acres, HI	4.0 mi	664	9.5%
Orchidlands Estates, HI	4.2 mi	450	25%
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI	6.4 mi	3,062	17%
Ainaloa, HI	6.7 mi	993	25%
Hilo, HI	7.1 mi	11,451	13%
Mountain View, HI	8.2 mi	651	27%

Home health agencies serving Kurtistown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care	Hilo, HI	8.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 933-1702
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	323 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Big Island Home Health	Kailua Kona, HI	59 mi	2 of 5	—	(808) 334-4440
Kohala Home Health Care Of North Hi Comm Hosp	Kamuela, HI	51 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 881-4711

Straight-line miles from the center of Kurtistown. 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 Kurtistown

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 20% of the $7,940 monthly median income of Kurtistown 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 Kurtistown: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Kurtistown?

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 20% of the $7,940 monthly median income of Kurtistown 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 Kurtistown, HI