Mobility Assistance in Waianae, HI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waianae, HI: the local picture

32%

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

109

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Honolulu)

44%

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

About 681 Waianae residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 20% in Honolulu County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Waianae compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waianae	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	19%	20%
Households with no vehicle	15%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,490	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waianae

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Makaha, HI	2.5 mi	1,783	19%
Maili, HI	2.6 mi	1,047	24%
Nanakuli, HI	4.6 mi	1,872	25%
Schofield Barracks, HI	8.2 mi	75	25%
Waialua, HI	8.9 mi	798	21%
Makakilo, HI	9.1 mi	2,884	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Kaneohe, HI	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 263-5077
Bayada Home Health Care	Honolulu, HI	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 591-6068
Home Health Honolulu	Honolulu, HI	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(808) 531-0050
Neogen Care LLC	Honolulu, HI	23 mi	3 of 5	—	(808) 808-6364
Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu	Honolulu, HI	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 432-4660
Careresource Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	22 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 599-4999

Emergency hospitals near Waianae

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)	Honolulu, HI	15 mi	not rated	(808) 433-2778
Pali Momi Medical Center	Aiea, HI	17 mi	4 of 5	(808) 486-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Waianae. 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 Waianae

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 22% of the $7,124 monthly median income of Waianae 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 Waianae: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waianae?

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 22% of the $7,124 monthly median income of Waianae 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 Waianae, HI