In-Home Dementia Care in Hawaiian Acres, HI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hawaiian Acres, HI: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

664

residents 65 or older (17% of Hawaiian Acres)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hawaii County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hawaiian Acres has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 664 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Hawaii County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Hawaiian Acres 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.

Hawaiian Acres compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Hawaiian Acres	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	23%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,265	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Hawaiian Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Orchidlands Estates, HI	2.9 mi	450	0
Ainaloa, HI	3.7 mi	993	110
Kurtistown, HI	4.0 mi	833	92
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI	6.3 mi	3,062	100
Hawaiian Beaches, HI	7.9 mi	1,159	116
Mountain View, HI	8.8 mi	651	106

Nursing homes near Hawaiian Acres

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Hilo	Hilo, HI	11 mi	5 of 5	252	(808) 959-9151
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Hilo, HI	13 mi	1 of 5	100	(808) 498-0184
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	Hilo, HI	13 mi	4 of 5	52	(808) 932-3000
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care	Hilo, HI	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(808) 961-6644
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home	Hilo, HI	13 mi	4 of 5	95	(808) 961-1500

Hospices serving Hawaiian Acres

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dba Hawai'i Care Choices	Hilo, HI	12 mi	(808) 969-1733
North Hawaii Hospice, Inc	Kamuela, HI	54 mi	(808) 885-7547

Straight-line miles from the center of Hawaiian Acres. 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 Hawaiian Acres

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 39% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Hawaiian Acres 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 Hawaiian Acres: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hawaiian Acres?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Hilo in Hilo (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hilo (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hawaiian Acres?

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 39% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Hawaiian Acres 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.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Hawaiian Acres, HI