Haleiwa, Hawaii

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Haleiwa, HI

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Haleiwa, HI: the local picture

38
residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)
1,172
residents 65 or older (24% of Haleiwa)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Honolulu County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Haleiwa has about 38 residents aged 85 or older among 1,172 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Honolulu County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Haleiwa residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Haleiwa compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figureHaleiwaHonolulu CountyHawaii
Residents 85 or older0.8%3.0%2.8%
Residents 65 or older24%20%20%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%33%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%19%20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.0%9.0%9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home21%26%25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$120,703$94,383—

Older residents in towns around Haleiwa

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Waialua, HI2.9 mi798119
Pupukea, HI4.2 mi1,11413
Helemano, HI6.7 mi50
Whitmore Village, HI7.5 mi1,094169
Schofield Barracks, HI7.9 mi750
Wahiawa, HI8.6 mi3,291561

Nursing homes near Haleiwa

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Pu'uwai 'O MakahaWaianae, HI12 mi4 of 593(808) 695-9508
Pearl City Post AcutePearl City, HI17 mi5 of 5122(808) 453-1919
Ka Punawai OlaKapolei, HI18 mi3 of 5120(808) 674-9262
Kulana MalamaEwa Beach, HI18 mi5 of 533(808) 681-1200
Daniel K Akaka State Veterans HomeKapolei, HI18 minot rated—(808) 861-0926
Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLCHonolulu, HI23 mi2 of 5108(808) 847-4834

Hospices serving Haleiwa

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Malama Ola Health Services LLCHonolulu, HI20 mi(808) 543-1188
Navian HawaiiHonolulu, HI24 mi(808) 924-9255
St Francis HospiceHonolulu, HI24 mi(808) 595-7566
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLCHonolulu, HI25 mi(808) 536-8012

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

  • Keeping a predictable daily routine
  • Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Meals, hydration and medication reminders
  • Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions
Cost

What dementia care costs in Haleiwa

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 16% of the $10,059 monthly median income of Haleiwa 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Haleiwa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Haleiwa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pu'uwai 'O Makaha in Waianae (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pearl City Post Acute in Pearl City (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ka Punawai Ola in Kapolei (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Haleiwa?

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 16% of the $10,059 monthly median income of Haleiwa 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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.

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