Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Wahiawa, HI
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Nursing Assistants in Wahiawa, HI: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Wahiawa are Pearl City Post Acute in Pearl City (8.1 mi), Kulana Malama in Ewa Beach (11 mi), Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home in Kapolei (12 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).
Wahiawa has about 561 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Wahiawa compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii
| Census figure | Wahiawa | Honolulu County | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 19% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $91,429 | $94,383 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wahiawa
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Village, HI | 1.1 mi | 1,094 | 169 |
| Waipio Acres, HI | 2.2 mi | 977 | 75 |
| Mililani Mauka, HI | 2.3 mi | 2,396 | 203 |
| Helemano, HI | 2.5 mi | 5 | 0 |
| Schofield Barracks, HI | 2.9 mi | 75 | 0 |
| Mililani Town, HI | 3.7 mi | 7,218 | 890 |
Nursing homes near Wahiawa
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City Post Acute | Pearl City, HI | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 122 | (808) 453-1919 |
| Kulana Malama | Ewa Beach, HI | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 33 | (808) 681-1200 |
| Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home | Kapolei, HI | 12 mi | not rated | — | (808) 861-0926 |
| Ka Punawai Ola | Kapolei, HI | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (808) 674-9262 |
| Pu'uwai 'O Makaha | Waianae, HI | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | 93 | (808) 695-9508 |
| Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLC | Honolulu, HI | 14 mi | 2 of 5 | 108 | (808) 847-4834 |
Home health agencies serving Wahiawa
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Home Care Services | Kaneohe, HI | 14 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 | 17 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (808) 591-6068 |
| Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu | Honolulu, HI | 14 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 | 16 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (808) 599-4999 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wahiawa. 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 Wahiawa
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 $7,619 monthly median income of Wahiawa 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in Wahiawa: common questions
What nursing homes are near Wahiawa?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pearl City Post Acute in Pearl City (8.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Kulana Malama in Ewa Beach (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home in Kapolei (12 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Wahiawa?
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 $7,619 monthly median income of Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Whitmore Village, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Waipio Acres, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Mililani Mauka, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Helemano, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Schofield Barracks, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Mililani Town, HI
- Nursing Assistants in Waipio, HI
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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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