Post-Surgery Home Care in Kaunakakai, HI

Local figures

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

2.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kaunakakai)

0

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

50%

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

945

residents 65 or older (22% of Kaunakakai)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Molokai General Hospital in Kaunakakai, about 2.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Lanai Community Hospital (19 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency for Kaunakakai ZIP codes, which makes private help at home more important after surgery. Ask the hospital's discharge planner which agencies will travel to you.

Kaunakakai compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kaunakakai	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	33%	32%
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%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.7%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,197	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Kaunakakai

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kualapuu, HI	5.9 mi	465	51%
Lanai City, HI	19 mi	731	67%
Napili-Honokowai, HI	23 mi	1,296	29%
Lahaina, HI	26 mi	1,866	32%
Waihee-Waiehu, HI	34 mi	2,007	32%
Wailuku, HI	35 mi	3,062	34%

Hospitals near Kaunakakai

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Molokai General Hospital	Kaunakakai, HI	2.1 mi	not rated	(808) 553-5331
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	19 mi	not rated	(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 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 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 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 Kaunakakai: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kaunakakai?

Molokai General Hospital in Kaunakakai, about 2.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Kaunakakai (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (808) 553-5331. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Kaunakakai?

Medicare’s file lists none for Kaunakakai ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does post-surgery 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).

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.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Kaunakakai, HI