Respite Care in Captain Cook, HI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Captain Cook, HI: the local picture

787

residents 65 or older (23% of Captain Cook)

84%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

31%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Captain Cook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Captain Cook live with someone: 84% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 242 Captain Cook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (33% in Hawaii County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Captain Cook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Captain Cook compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Captain Cook	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	20%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	4.8%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$94,313	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Captain Cook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI	3.9 mi	754	29%
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI	6.6 mi	1,767	22%
Holualoa, HI	12 mi	790	20%
Kaiminani, HI	19 mi	2,659	24%
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI	29 mi	1,436	31%
Waikoloa Village, HI	31 mi	1,521	26%

Hospices serving Captain Cook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Kona	Kailua Kona, HI	12 mi	(808) 324-7700
Dba Hawai'i Care Choices	Hilo, HI	54 mi	(808) 969-1733
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	179 mi	(808) 536-8012

Nursing homes near Captain Cook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Kona	Kailua Kona, HI	6.1 mi	3 of 5	94	(808) 322-2790

Straight-line miles from the center of Captain Cook. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Captain Cook

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 20% of the $7,859 monthly median income of Captain Cook 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Captain Cook: common questions

Which hospices serve Captain Cook?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Captain Cook ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Kona, Dba Hawai'i Care Choices, Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Captain Cook?

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 20% of the $7,859 monthly median income of Captain Cook 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Captain Cook. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Hawaii.

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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.

Respite Care in Captain Cook, HI