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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wailea, HI: the local picture

274

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

2,508

residents 65 or older (39% of Wailea)

27%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wailea has about 274 residents aged 85 or older among 2,508 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.

27% 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.

17% of older Wailea 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.

Wailea compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Wailea	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65 or older	39%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	8.7%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	22%	25%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$112,521	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Wailea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Keokea, HI	5.4 mi	582	74
Kihei, HI	5.8 mi	4,013	383
Kula, HI	8.8 mi	1,799	160
Pukalani, HI	12 mi	2,022	73
Waikapu, HI	12 mi	450	55
Kahului, HI	13 mi	5,993	805

Nursing homes near Wailea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	5.0 mi	2 of 5	105	(808) 878-1221
Hale Makua - Kahului	Kahului, HI	14 mi	3 of 5	252	(808) 877-2761
Hale Makua - Wailuku	Wailuku, HI	15 mi	5 of 5	90	(808) 243-1722

Hospices serving Wailea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Maui	Wailuku, HI	15 mi	(808) 244-5555
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	101 mi	(808) 550-2552

Straight-line miles from the center of Wailea. 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 Wailea

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 $9,377 monthly median income of Wailea 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 Wailea: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wailea?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kula Hospital in Kula (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hale Makua - Kahului in Kahului (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hale Makua - Wailuku in Wailuku (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wailea?

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 $9,377 monthly median income of Wailea 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 Wailea, HI