Mobility Assistance in Kula, HI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kula, HI: the local picture

8.8%

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

160

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kula)

28%

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

About 159 Kula residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.8%; 21% in Maui County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Kula compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kula	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.8%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	20%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,219	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Kula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Keokea, HI	3.7 mi	582	17%
Pukalani, HI	4.5 mi	2,022	14%
Makawao, HI	5.6 mi	1,516	26%
Kihei, HI	6.5 mi	4,013	14%
Wailea, HI	8.8 mi	2,508	15%
Paia, HI	10 mi	259	6.6%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care	Wailuku, HI	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 667-5440
Home Health Maui	Wailuku, HI	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 244-3661
Kaiser Permanente Home Health Agency Maui	Wailuku, HI	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 243-6681

Emergency hospitals near Kula

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	1.2 mi	not rated	(808) 878-1221
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	38 mi	not rated	(808) 565-8450

Straight-line miles from the center of Kula. 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 Kula

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 24% of the $6,602 monthly median income of Kula 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 Kula: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kula?

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 24% of the $6,602 monthly median income of Kula 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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