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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waialua, HI: the local picture

119

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

798

residents 65 or older (26% of Waialua)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waialua has about 119 residents aged 85 or older among 798 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.

24% 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.

33% of older Waialua 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.

Waialua compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waialua	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.0%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	26%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,477	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waialua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Haleiwa, HI	2.9 mi	1,172	38
Schofield Barracks, HI	6.4 mi	75	0
Helemano, HI	6.8 mi	5	0
Whitmore Village, HI	7.0 mi	1,094	169
Pupukea, HI	7.1 mi	1,114	13
Wahiawa, HI	8.0 mi	3,291	561

Nursing homes near Waialua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pu'uwai 'O Makaha	Waianae, HI	9.1 mi	4 of 5	93	(808) 695-9508
Pearl City Post Acute	Pearl City, HI	16 mi	5 of 5	122	(808) 453-1919
Ka Punawai Ola	Kapolei, HI	16 mi	3 of 5	120	(808) 674-9262
Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home	Kapolei, HI	16 mi	not rated	—	(808) 861-0926
Kulana Malama	Ewa Beach, HI	16 mi	5 of 5	33	(808) 681-1200
Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLC	Honolulu, HI	22 mi	2 of 5	108	(808) 847-4834

Hospices serving Waialua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Malama Ola Health Services LLC	Honolulu, HI	19 mi	(808) 543-1188
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	23 mi	(808) 924-9255
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	23 mi	(808) 595-7566
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	24 mi	(808) 536-8012

Straight-line miles from the center of Waialua. 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 Waialua

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 41% of the $3,873 monthly median income of Waialua 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 Waialua: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waialua?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pu'uwai 'O Makaha in Waianae (9.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pearl City Post Acute in Pearl City (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ka Punawai Ola in Kapolei (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waialua?

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 41% of the $3,873 monthly median income of Waialua 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 Waialua, HI