Parkinson's Care in Kaunakakai, HI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kaunakakai, HI: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Maui County)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Maui County)

945

residents 65 or older (22% of Kaunakakai)

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kaunakakai ZIP codes in their service area

271 Kaunakakai residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Maui County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

251 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (27%).

Kaunakakai compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kaunakakai	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	27%	9.2%	9.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	21%	20%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,197	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Kaunakakai

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kualapuu, HI	5.9 mi	465	27%
Lanai City, HI	19 mi	731	35%
Napili-Honokowai, HI	23 mi	1,296	18%
Lahaina, HI	26 mi	1,866	21%
Waihee-Waiehu, HI	34 mi	2,007	23%
Wailuku, HI	35 mi	3,062	22%

Nursing homes near Kaunakakai

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	19 mi	5 of 5	10	(808) 565-8450

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaunakakai. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Kaunakakai

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 $6,266 monthly median income of Kaunakakai 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Kaunakakai: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kaunakakai?

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 $6,266 monthly median income of Kaunakakai 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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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