Mobility Assistance in Paia, HI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Paia, HI: the local picture

6.6%

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

12

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kula)

8.9%

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

About 17 Paia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.6%; 21% in Maui County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Paia compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Paia	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.6%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	8.9%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	20%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.4%	8.2%

Older residents in towns around Paia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Haiku-Pauwela, HI	4.4 mi	1,552	19%
Makawao, HI	5.3 mi	1,516	26%
Pukalani, HI	5.6 mi	2,022	14%
Kahului, HI	6.8 mi	5,993	30%
Wailuku, HI	8.8 mi	3,062	22%
Waihee-Waiehu, HI	9.0 mi	2,007	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care	Wailuku, HI	8.7 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	8.7 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	8.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 243-6681
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Big Island Home Health	Kailua Kona, HI	90 mi	2 of 5	—	(808) 334-4440

Emergency hospitals near Paia

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	11 mi	not rated	(808) 878-1221
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	36 mi	not rated	(808) 565-8450

Straight-line miles from the center of Paia. 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 Paia

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. 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 Paia: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Paia?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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