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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Kauai County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Kauai County)

657

residents 65 or older (24% of Wailua)

2

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

138 Wailua residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Kauai County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

71 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Wailua ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wailua compared with Kauai County and Hawaii

Census figure	Wailua	Kauai County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.8%	9.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	19%	20%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.0%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,988	$74,413	—

Older residents in towns around Wailua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kapaa, HI	2.5 mi	2,640	21%
Wailua Homesteads, HI	3.0 mi	1,408	22%
Hanamaulu, HI	4.0 mi	888	17%
Lihue, HI	5.8 mi	2,374	19%
Anahola, HI	6.5 mi	618	23%
Puhi, HI	7.3 mi	629	9.7%

Home health agencies serving Wailua

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	5.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kokua Healthcare LLC	Lihue, HI	5.4 mi	not rated	—	(808) 466-1863

Nursing homes near Wailua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital	Kapaa, HI	2.9 mi	5 of 5	66	(808) 822-4961
Garden Isle Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lihue, HI	5.6 mi	5 of 5	110	(808) 245-1802
Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC	Koloa, HI	13 mi	4 of 5	84	(808) 742-7591

Straight-line miles from the center of Wailua. 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 Wailua

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 $4,082 monthly median income of Wailua 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 Wailua: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wailua?

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 $4,082 monthly median income of Wailua 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Wailua, HI