Nanakuli, Hawaii

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Nanakuli, HI

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Nanakuli for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

13 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Honolulu)
8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nanakuli ZIP codes in their service area
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Honolulu County)
1,872
residents 65 or older (15% of Nanakuli)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter) in Honolulu, about 13 mi away in a straight line, followed by Pali Momi Medical Center (14 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 8 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Nanakuli. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Nanakuli compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figureNanakuliHonolulu CountyHawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability38%33%32%
Residents 65 or older15%20%20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone10.0%19%20%
Households with no vehicle10%9.7%8.2%
Residents 85 or older0.9%3.0%2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.8%9.0%9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$85,417$94,383—

Older residents in towns around Nanakuli

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Maili, HI2.1 mi1,04741%
Waianae, HI4.6 mi2,12444%
Makakilo, HI5.2 mi2,88431%
Kapolei, HI6.6 mi2,49234%
Makaha, HI6.7 mi1,78343%
East Kapolei, HI7.6 mi33829%

Hospitals near Nanakuli

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)Honolulu, HI13 minot rated(808) 433-2778
Pali Momi Medical CenterAiea, HI14 mi4 of 5(808) 486-6000
Kaiser Foundation HospitalHonolulu, HI18 mi4 of 5(808) 432-0000
Kuakini Medical CenterHonolulu, HI19 mi4 of 5(808) 536-2236

Home health agencies serving Nanakuli

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Adventist Health Home Care ServicesKaneohe, HI22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(808) 263-5077
Bayada Home Health CareHonolulu, HI20 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(808) 591-6068
Home Health HonoluluHonolulu, HI18 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(808) 531-0050
Neogen Care LLCHonolulu, HI20 mi3 of 5—(808) 808-6364
Kaiser Home Health Agency - OahuHonolulu, HI18 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(808) 432-4660
Careresource HawaiiHonolulu, HI19 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(808) 599-4999

Straight-line miles from the center of Nanakuli. 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 Nanakuli

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 22% of the $7,118 monthly median income of Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Nanakuli?

Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter) in Honolulu, about 13 mi in a straight line from the center of Nanakuli (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (808) 433-2778. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Nanakuli?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Nanakuli 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), Home Health Honolulu (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Nanakuli?

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 22% of the $7,118 monthly median income of Nanakuli 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.

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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