Kaneohe Base, Hawaii

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

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Kaneohe Base for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Kaneohe Base, HI: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
3
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Kaneohe Base)
0.0%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Honolulu County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kaneohe Base has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 3 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.

0.0% 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.

0.0% of older Kaneohe Base 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.

Kaneohe Base compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figureKaneohe BaseHonolulu CountyHawaii
Residents 85 or older0.0%3.0%2.8%
Residents 65 or older0.0%20%20%
Residents 65+ with a disability0.0%33%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone0.0%19%20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%9.0%9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home20%26%25%

Older residents in towns around Kaneohe Base

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Kaneohe, HI3.5 mi9,6121,856
Kailua, HI3.5 mi8,8551,236
Heeia, HI4.7 mi1,299161
Ahuimanu, HI5.7 mi1,864142
Kahaluu, HI5.9 mi1,234196
Waimanalo, HI7.3 mi1,00238

Nursing homes near Kaneohe Base

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Ann Pearl Nursing FacilityKaneohe, HI3.3 mi2 of 5104(808) 247-8558
Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Care CenterKaneohe, HI3.9 mi5 of 544(808) 247-1670
Aloha Nursing & Rehab CentreKaneohe, HI5.1 mi4 of 5141(808) 247-2220
Nuuanu HaleHonolulu, HI10 mi2 of 575(808) 595-6311
Palolo Chinese HomeHonolulu, HI10 mi2 of 5113(808) 737-2555
Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLCHonolulu, HI10 mi2 of 5108(808) 847-4834

Hospices serving Kaneohe Base

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu HospiceHonolulu, HI10 mi(808) 432-7660
St Francis HospiceHonolulu, HI11 mi(808) 595-7566
Navian HawaiiHonolulu, HI11 mi(808) 924-9255
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLCHonolulu, HI11 mi(808) 536-8012

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaneohe Base. 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 Kaneohe Base

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. 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.

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Questions

Dementia Care in Kaneohe Base: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kaneohe Base?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ann Pearl Nursing Facility in Kaneohe (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Care Center in Kaneohe (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre in Kaneohe (5.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kaneohe Base?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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