Mobility Assistance in Ainaloa, HI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Ainaloa, HI: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Hawaii County)

110

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hilo)

52%

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

About 375 Ainaloa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 20% in Hawaii County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

110 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Ainaloa that list physical therapy include Bayada Home Health Care and Home Health Kauai; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Ainaloa compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Ainaloa	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	20%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.8%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,816	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Ainaloa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orchidlands Estates, HI	2.8 mi	450	21%
Hawaiian Acres, HI	3.7 mi	664	3.9%
Hawaiian Beaches, HI	4.6 mi	1,159	27%
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI	4.8 mi	3,062	16%
Kurtistown, HI	6.7 mi	833	41%
Mountain View, HI	12 mi	651	30%

Home health agencies serving Ainaloa (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care	Hilo, HI	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 933-1702
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	330 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Big Island Home Health	Kailua Kona, HI	65 mi	2 of 5	—	(808) 334-4440
Kohala Home Health Care Of North Hi Comm Hosp	Kamuela, HI	57 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 881-4711

Emergency hospitals near Ainaloa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	Hilo, HI	14 mi	3 of 5	(808) 932-3000
Kau Hospital	Pahala, HI	38 mi	not rated	(808) 932-4200

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Ainaloa

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 35% of the $4,485 monthly median income of Ainaloa 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 mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

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

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Ainaloa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Ainaloa?

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 35% of the $4,485 monthly median income of Ainaloa 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).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Ainaloa, HI