Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Hawaiian Acres, HI
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Nursing Assistants in Hawaiian Acres, HI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Hawaiian Acres are Life Care Center Of Hilo in Hilo (11 mi), Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hilo (13 mi), Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Hawaii earn a median $18.32 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Hawaii's minimum wage is $16.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hawaiian Acres has about 0 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Hawaiian Acres compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii
| Census figure | Hawaiian Acres | Hawaii County | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 24% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 22% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 11% | 9.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,265 | $69,877 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hawaiian Acres
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchidlands Estates, HI | 2.9 mi | 450 | 0 |
| Ainaloa, HI | 3.7 mi | 993 | 110 |
| Kurtistown, HI | 4.0 mi | 833 | 92 |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI | 6.3 mi | 3,062 | 100 |
| Hawaiian Beaches, HI | 7.9 mi | 1,159 | 116 |
| Mountain View, HI | 8.8 mi | 651 | 106 |
Nursing homes near Hawaiian Acres
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Hilo | Hilo, HI | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 252 | (808) 959-9151 |
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hilo, HI | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (808) 498-0184 |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo, HI | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 52 | (808) 932-3000 |
| Hale Anuenue Restorative Care | Hilo, HI | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (808) 961-6644 |
| Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home | Hilo, HI | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 95 | (808) 961-1500 |
Home health agencies serving Hawaiian Acres
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayada Home Health Care | Hilo, HI | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (808) 933-1702 |
| Home Health Kauai | Lihue, HI | 326 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (808) 245-5121 |
| Kohala Home Health Care Of North Hi Comm Hosp | Kamuela, HI | 54 mi | 1.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (808) 881-4711 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hawaiian Acres. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in Hawaiian Acres
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 39% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Hawaiian Acres 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
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Nursing Assistants in Hawaiian Acres: common questions
What nursing homes are near Hawaiian Acres?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Hilo in Hilo (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Hilo (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Hawaiian Acres?
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 39% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Hawaiian Acres 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
More senior care near Hawaiian Acres
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Orchidlands Estates, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Ainaloa, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Kurtistown, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Hawaiian Beaches, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Mountain View, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Hilo, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Waimea, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Captain Cook, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Hawaiian Ocean View, HI
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Other care in Hawaiian Acres
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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