In-Home Hospice Support in Orchidlands Estates, HI

Local figures

Hospice Support in Orchidlands Estates, HI: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Orchidlands Estates ZIP codes

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Hawaii County)

26%

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

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Orchidlands Estates ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Dba Hawai'i Care Choices in Hilo (11 mi) and North Hawaii Hospice, Inc in Kamuela (55 mi).

133 Orchidlands Estates residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Orchidlands Estates compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Orchidlands Estates	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.3%	2.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,190	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Orchidlands Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ainaloa, HI	2.8 mi	993	20%
Hawaiian Acres, HI	2.9 mi	664	42%
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI	3.4 mi	3,062	17%
Kurtistown, HI	4.2 mi	833	4.9%
Hawaiian Beaches, HI	5.6 mi	1,159	34%
Hilo, HI	10 mi	11,451	26%

Hospices serving Orchidlands Estates

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dba Hawai'i Care Choices	Hilo, HI	11 mi	(808) 969-1733
North Hawaii Hospice, Inc	Kamuela, HI	55 mi	(808) 885-7547

Straight-line miles from the center of Orchidlands Estates. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Orchidlands Estates

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 29% of the $5,516 monthly median income of Orchidlands Estates 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Orchidlands Estates: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Orchidlands Estates?

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 29% of the $5,516 monthly median income of Orchidlands Estates 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.