Mobility Assistance in Waimea, HI: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Waimea, HI: the local picture

27%

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

277

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kamuela)

45%

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

About 604 Waimea residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in Hawaii County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Waimea that list physical therapy include Home Health Kauai; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Waimea compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waimea	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.3%	2.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	20%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	4.8%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,875	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Waimea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waikoloa Village, HI	13 mi	1,521	11%
Kaiminani, HI	30 mi	2,659	17%
Holualoa, HI	30 mi	790	15%
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI	37 mi	1,767	7.7%
Captain Cook, HI	39 mi	787	16%
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI	40 mi	754	12%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	277 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kokua Healthcare LLC	Lihue, HI	277 mi	not rated	—	(808) 466-1863

Emergency hospitals near Waimea

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc	Kamuela, HI	5.2 mi	3 of 5	(808) 885-4444
Honoka'a Hospital And Skilled Nursing	Honokaa, HI	10 mi	not rated	(808) 932-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Waimea. 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 Waimea

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 21% of the $7,406 monthly median income of Waimea 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 Waimea: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Waimea?

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 21% of the $7,406 monthly median income of Waimea 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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