Mobility Assistance in Waimanalo, HI

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waimanalo, HI: the local picture

28%

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

38

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kailua)

40%

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

About 283 Waimanalo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 20% in Honolulu County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Waimanalo compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waimanalo	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	19%	20%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,018	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waimanalo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waimanalo Beach, HI	2.5 mi	1,153	30%
East Honolulu, HI	3.8 mi	14,560	18%
Kailua, HI	3.8 mi	8,855	18%
Kaneohe, HI	6.0 mi	9,612	19%
Kaneohe Base, HI	7.3 mi	3	0.0%
Honolulu, HI	7.7 mi	75,965	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Kaneohe, HI	7.6 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	8.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 591-6068
Neogen Care LLC	Honolulu, HI	8.0 mi	3 of 5	—	(808) 808-6364
Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu	Honolulu, HI	9.4 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	8.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 599-4999

Emergency hospitals near Waimanalo

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Health Castle	Kailua, HI	4.5 mi	4 of 5	(808) 263-5015
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children	Honolulu, HI	7.1 mi	not rated	(808) 983-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Waimanalo. 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 Waimanalo

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 20% of the $8,085 monthly median income of Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waimanalo?

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 20% of the $8,085 monthly median income of Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo, HI