Post-Surgery Care in Lihue, HI: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

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

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lihue)

2

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Kauai County)

2,374

residents 65 or older (30% of Lihue)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue, about 1.0 mi away in a straight line, followed by Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (7.9 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 2 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Lihue. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Lihue compared with Kauai County and Hawaii

Census figure	Lihue	Kauai County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	30%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	19%	20%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.0%	8.2%
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	2.4%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	8.6%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,085	$74,413	—

Older residents in towns around Lihue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hanamaulu, HI	1.8 mi	888	21%
Puhi, HI	2.4 mi	629	17%
Wailua, HI	5.8 mi	657	39%
Wailua Homesteads, HI	6.9 mi	1,408	30%
Kapaa, HI	8.0 mi	2,640	26%
Koloa, HI	8.3 mi	458	41%

Hospitals near Lihue

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wilcox Memorial Hospital	Lihue, HI	1.0 mi	2 of 5	(808) 245-1100
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital	Kapaa, HI	7.9 mi	not rated	(808) 822-4961
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital	Waimea, HI	20 mi	not rated	(808) 338-9431

Home health agencies serving Lihue

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	1.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kokua Healthcare LLC	Lihue, HI	1.0 mi	not rated	—	(808) 466-1863

Straight-line miles from the center of Lihue. 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 Lihue

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 24% of the $6,507 monthly median income of Lihue 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.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Lihue: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lihue?

Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue, about 1.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Lihue (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (808) 245-1100. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Lihue?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Lihue ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Home Health Kauai (2.5 of 5), Kokua Healthcare LLC (not rated). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Lihue?

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 24% of the $6,507 monthly median income of Lihue 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 Lihue, HI