Mobility Assistance in Kapaa, HI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kapaa, HI: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Kauai County)

242

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kapaa)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Kauai County)

About 537 Kapaa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Kauai County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Kapaa compared with Kauai County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kapaa	Kauai County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	7.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	19%	20%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.0%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,989	$74,413	—

Older residents in towns around Kapaa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wailua Homesteads, HI	2.3 mi	1,408	22%
Wailua, HI	2.5 mi	657	21%
Anahola, HI	4.7 mi	618	23%
Hanamaulu, HI	6.3 mi	888	17%
Lihue, HI	8.0 mi	2,374	19%
Kilauea, HI	9.1 mi	611	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	7.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kokua Healthcare LLC	Lihue, HI	7.4 mi	not rated	—	(808) 466-1863

Emergency hospitals near Kapaa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital	Kapaa, HI	0.5 mi	not rated	(808) 822-4961
Wilcox Memorial Hospital	Lihue, HI	7.4 mi	2 of 5	(808) 245-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Kapaa. 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 Kapaa

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 27% of the $5,916 monthly median income of Kapaa 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 Kapaa: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kapaa?

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 27% of the $5,916 monthly median income of Kapaa 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.

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