Dementia Care in Honolulu, HI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Honolulu, HI: the local picture

12,150

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

75,965

residents 65 or older (22% of Honolulu)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Honolulu has about 12,150 residents aged 85 or older among 75,965 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.

32% 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.

27% of older Honolulu 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.

Honolulu compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Honolulu	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	26%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,241	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Honolulu

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Halawa, HI	5.8 mi	3,562	651
Aiea, HI	6.5 mi	2,307	593
Heeia, HI	6.9 mi	1,299	161
Hickam Housing, HI	6.9 mi	120	0
Kaneohe, HI	7.0 mi	9,612	1,856
Waimalu, HI	7.2 mi	3,181	306

Nursing homes near Honolulu

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Care Center Of Honolulu	Honolulu, HI	0.2 mi	3 of 5	182	(808) 531-5302
15 Craigside	Honolulu, HI	0.2 mi	5 of 5	45	(808) 523-7000
The Ching Villas	Honolulu, HI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	163	(808) 547-6000
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc	Honolulu, HI	0.8 mi	1 of 5	187	(808) 547-9357
Liliha Healthcare Center	Honolulu, HI	0.8 mi	3 of 5	92	(808) 537-9557
Maluhia	Honolulu, HI	0.9 mi	5 of 5	158	(808) 832-3000

Hospices serving Honolulu

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	(808) 536-8012
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	(808) 550-2552
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	1.0 mi	(808) 595-7566
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	1.0 mi	(808) 924-9255

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 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 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 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 Honolulu: common questions

What nursing homes are near Honolulu?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Care Center Of Honolulu in Honolulu (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); 15 Craigside in Honolulu (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Ching Villas in Honolulu (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care 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).

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.

More near Honolulu

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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 Honolulu, HI