Respite Care in Honolulu, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Honolulu, HI: the local picture

75,965

residents 65 or older (22% of Honolulu)

73%

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

32%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Honolulu ZIP codes

Most older adults in Honolulu live with someone: 73% 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 23,761 Honolulu residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (33% in Honolulu County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Honolulu ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Honolulu compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Honolulu	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	19%	20%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.7%	8.2%
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%

Hospices serving Honolulu

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	(808) 536-8012
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	0.5 mi	(808) 550-2552
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	1.0 mi	(808) 595-7566
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	1.0 mi	(808) 924-9255
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice	Honolulu, HI	2.5 mi	(808) 432-7660

Nursing homes near Honolulu (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Care Center Of Honolulu	Honolulu, HI	0.2 mi	3 of 5	182	(808) 531-5302
15 Craigside	Honolulu, HI	0.2 mi	5 of 5	45	(808) 523-7000
The Ching Villas	Honolulu, HI	0.3 mi	4 of 5	163	(808) 547-6000
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc	Honolulu, HI	0.8 mi	1 of 5	187	(808) 547-9357

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 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 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 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 Honolulu: common questions

Which hospices serve Honolulu?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Honolulu ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC, Islands Hospice, St Francis Hospice.

How much does respite 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).

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 Honolulu. 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.

More near Honolulu

More senior care near Honolulu

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Other care in Honolulu

More for Honolulu families

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 Honolulu, HI