Respite Care in Kapolei, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kapolei, HI: the local picture

2,492

residents 65 or older (11% of Kapolei)

87%

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

34%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kapolei ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kapolei live with someone: 87% 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 815 Kapolei residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Honolulu County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Kapolei ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kapolei compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kapolei	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	19%	20%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	9.0%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,500	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Kapolei

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Makakilo, HI	1.6 mi	2,884	31%
Kalaeloa, HI	1.8 mi	181	41%
Ewa Villages, HI	1.9 mi	867	41%
East Kapolei, HI	2.4 mi	338	29%
Ewa Gentry, HI	2.7 mi	2,816	32%
West Loch Estate, HI	3.2 mi	1,018	37%

Hospices serving Kapolei

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Malama Ola Health Services LLC	Honolulu, HI	9.1 mi	(808) 543-1188
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice	Honolulu, HI	12 mi	(808) 432-7660
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	13 mi	(808) 924-9255
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	13 mi	(808) 595-7566
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	14 mi	(808) 536-8012

Nursing homes near Kapolei (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home	Kapolei, HI	0.1 mi	not rated	—	(808) 861-0926
Ka Punawai Ola	Kapolei, HI	2.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(808) 674-9262
Kulana Malama	Ewa Beach, HI	2.5 mi	5 of 5	33	(808) 681-1200
Pearl City Post Acute	Pearl City, HI	7.2 mi	5 of 5	122	(808) 453-1919

Straight-line miles from the center of Kapolei. 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 Kapolei

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 $7,208 monthly median income of Kapolei 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 Kapolei: common questions

Which hospices serve Kapolei?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Kapolei ZIP codes, including Malama Ola Health Services LLC, Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice, Navian Hawaii.

How much does respite care cost in Kapolei?

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 $7,208 monthly median income of Kapolei 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 Kapolei. 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 Kapolei, HI