Mobility Assistance in Waikoloa Village, HI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waikoloa Village, HI: the local picture

11%

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

52

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

7.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kamuela)

26%

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

About 164 Waikoloa Village residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 20% in Hawaii County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Waikoloa Village that list physical therapy include Kohala Home Health Care Of North Hi Comm Hosp; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waikoloa Village compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waikoloa Village	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.3%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	20%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	4.8%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,250	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Waikoloa Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waimea, HI	13 mi	2,256	27%
Kaiminani, HI	18 mi	2,659	17%
Holualoa, HI	20 mi	790	15%
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI	27 mi	1,767	7.7%
Captain Cook, HI	31 mi	787	16%
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI	33 mi	754	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Big Island Home Health	Kailua Kona, HI	23 mi	2 of 5	—	(808) 334-4440
Kohala Home Health Care Of North Hi Comm Hosp	Kamuela, HI	7.9 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 881-4711

Emergency hospitals near Waikoloa Village

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc	Kamuela, HI	7.9 mi	3 of 5	(808) 885-4444
Kohala Hospital	Kapaau, HI	19 mi	not rated	(808) 889-6211

Straight-line miles from the center of Waikoloa Village. 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 Waikoloa Village

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 $6,354 monthly median income of Waikoloa Village 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 Waikoloa Village: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waikoloa Village?

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 $6,354 monthly median income of Waikoloa Village 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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