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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kailua, HI: the local picture

1,236

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

8,855

residents 65 or older (22% of Kailua)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kailua has about 1,236 residents aged 85 or older among 8,855 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.

17% of older Kailua 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.

Kailua compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kailua	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	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	17%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.0%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	26%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$113,947	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Kailua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kaneohe Base, HI	3.5 mi	3	0
Kaneohe, HI	3.6 mi	9,612	1,856
Waimanalo, HI	3.8 mi	1,002	38
Waimanalo Beach, HI	5.3 mi	1,153	207
Heeia, HI	5.6 mi	1,299	161
Ahuimanu, HI	7.3 mi	1,864	142

Nursing homes near Kailua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre	Kaneohe, HI	3.2 mi	4 of 5	141	(808) 247-2220
Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Care Center	Kaneohe, HI	3.5 mi	5 of 5	44	(808) 247-1670
Ann Pearl Nursing Facility	Kaneohe, HI	3.7 mi	2 of 5	104	(808) 247-8558
Palolo Chinese Home	Honolulu, HI	7.3 mi	2 of 5	113	(808) 737-2555
Maunalani Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Honolulu, HI	7.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(808) 732-0771
Hale Malamalama	Honolulu, HI	7.8 mi	2 of 5	40	(808) 396-0537

Hospices serving Kailua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	9.3 mi	(808) 536-8012
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	9.3 mi	(808) 550-2552
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	9.3 mi	(808) 924-9255
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	9.3 mi	(808) 595-7566

Straight-line miles from the center of Kailua. 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 Kailua

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 17% of the $9,496 monthly median income of Kailua 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 Kailua: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kailua?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre in Kaneohe (3.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Care Center in Kaneohe (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ann Pearl Nursing Facility in Kaneohe (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kailua?

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 17% of the $9,496 monthly median income of Kailua 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 Kailua

More senior care near Kailua

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Kailua

More for Kailua families

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 Kailua, HI