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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waihee-Waiehu, HI: the local picture

203

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,007

residents 65 or older (18% of Waihee-Waiehu)

32%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waihee-Waiehu has about 203 residents aged 85 or older among 2,007 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 Maui County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

10% of older Waihee-Waiehu 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.

Waihee-Waiehu compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waihee-Waiehu	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	8.7%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,453	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Waihee-Waiehu

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wailuku, HI	2.7 mi	3,062	430
Kahului, HI	4.7 mi	5,993	805
Waikapu, HI	6.2 mi	450	55
Paia, HI	9.0 mi	259	12
Lahaina, HI	11 mi	1,866	219
Napili-Honokowai, HI	11 mi	1,296	32

Nursing homes near Waihee-Waiehu

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hale Makua - Wailuku	Wailuku, HI	2.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(808) 243-1722
Hale Makua - Kahului	Kahului, HI	3.6 mi	3 of 5	252	(808) 877-2761
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	18 mi	2 of 5	105	(808) 878-1221

Hospices serving Waihee-Waiehu

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Maui	Wailuku, HI	1.9 mi	(808) 244-5555
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	91 mi	(808) 550-2552

Straight-line miles from the center of Waihee-Waiehu. 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 Waihee-Waiehu

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 20% of the $8,038 monthly median income of Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waihee-Waiehu?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hale Makua - Wailuku in Wailuku (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hale Makua - Kahului in Kahului (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Kula Hospital in Kula (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waihee-Waiehu?

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 20% of the $8,038 monthly median income of Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu

More senior care near Waihee-Waiehu

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Waihee-Waiehu

More for Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu, HI