Respite Care in Kihei, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kihei, HI: the local picture

4,013

residents 65 or older (19% of Kihei)

79%

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

30%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kihei ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kihei live with someone: 79% 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 1,212 Kihei residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (33% in Maui County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Kihei ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kihei compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Kihei	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	20%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	8.7%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,065	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Kihei

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Keokea, HI	5.6 mi	582	25%
Wailea, HI	5.8 mi	2,508	27%
Kula, HI	6.5 mi	1,799	28%
Kahului, HI	7.3 mi	5,993	40%
Pukalani, HI	7.6 mi	2,022	20%
Waikapu, HI	7.9 mi	450	22%

Hospices serving Kihei

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Maui	Wailuku, HI	10 mi	(808) 244-5555
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	99 mi	(808) 550-2552

Nursing homes near Kihei (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	6.6 mi	2 of 5	105	(808) 878-1221
Hale Makua - Kahului	Kahului, HI	8.3 mi	3 of 5	252	(808) 877-2761
Hale Makua - Wailuku	Wailuku, HI	9.5 mi	5 of 5	90	(808) 243-1722

Straight-line miles from the center of Kihei. 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 Kihei

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 $6,339 monthly median income of Kihei 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 Kihei: common questions

Which hospices serve Kihei?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Kihei ZIP codes, including Hospice Maui, Islands Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kihei?

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 $6,339 monthly median income of Kihei 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 Kihei. 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 Kihei, HI