Mobility Assistance in Kaunakakai, HI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kaunakakai, HI: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Maui County)

123

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kaunakakai)

50%

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

About 271 Kaunakakai residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Maui County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Kaunakakai compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kaunakakai	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	20%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,197	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Kaunakakai

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kualapuu, HI	5.9 mi	465	27%
Lanai City, HI	19 mi	731	35%
Napili-Honokowai, HI	23 mi	1,296	18%
Lahaina, HI	26 mi	1,866	21%
Waihee-Waiehu, HI	34 mi	2,007	23%
Wailuku, HI	35 mi	3,062	22%

Emergency hospitals near Kaunakakai

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Molokai General Hospital	Kaunakakai, HI	2.1 mi	not rated	(808) 553-5331
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	19 mi	not rated	(808) 565-8450

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaunakakai. 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 Kaunakakai

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 25% of the $6,266 monthly median income of Kaunakakai 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 Kaunakakai: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kaunakakai?

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 25% of the $6,266 monthly median income of Kaunakakai 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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