Post-Surgery Home Care in Honolulu, HI

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Honolulu, HI: the local picture

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Honolulu)

9

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

32%

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

75,965

residents 65 or older (22% of Honolulu)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is The Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, about 0.5 mi away in a straight line, followed by Straub Clinic And Hospital (0.5 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 9 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Honolulu. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Honolulu compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Honolulu	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	19%	20%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.7%	8.2%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,241	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Honolulu

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Halawa, HI	5.8 mi	3,562	35%
Aiea, HI	6.5 mi	2,307	35%
Heeia, HI	6.9 mi	1,299	27%
Hickam Housing, HI	6.9 mi	120	28%
Kaneohe, HI	7.0 mi	9,612	31%
Waimalu, HI	7.2 mi	3,181	24%

Hospitals near Honolulu

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
The Queens Medical Center	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	(808) 538-9011
Straub Clinic And Hospital	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(808) 522-4000
Kuakini Medical Center	Honolulu, HI	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(808) 536-2236
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children	Honolulu, HI	2.4 mi	not rated	(808) 983-6000

Home health agencies serving Honolulu

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Kaneohe, HI	7.2 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	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 591-6068
Neogen Care LLC	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	—	(808) 808-6364
Home Health Honolulu	Honolulu, HI	2.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(808) 531-0050
Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu	Honolulu, HI	2.5 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	1.0 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 Honolulu. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Honolulu

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 $6,353 monthly median income of Honolulu 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 post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

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

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Honolulu: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Honolulu?

The Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, about 0.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Honolulu (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (808) 538-9011. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Honolulu?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Honolulu ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adventist Health Home Care Services (4 of 5), Bayada Home Health Care (3.5 of 5), Neogen Care LLC (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Honolulu?

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 $6,353 monthly median income of Honolulu 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).

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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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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