Respite Care in Lahaina, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lahaina, HI: the local picture

1,866

residents 65 or older (18% of Lahaina)

86%

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

32%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lahaina ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lahaina live with someone: 86% 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 594 Lahaina residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (33% in Maui County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lahaina compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Lahaina	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	21%	20%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	8.7%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,398	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Lahaina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Napili-Honokowai, HI	6.0 mi	1,296	29%
Waikapu, HI	9.4 mi	450	22%
Wailuku, HI	10 mi	3,062	34%
Waihee-Waiehu, HI	11 mi	2,007	32%
Kahului, HI	13 mi	5,993	40%
Lanai City, HI	17 mi	731	67%

Hospices serving Lahaina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Maui	Wailuku, HI	11 mi	(808) 244-5555
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	82 mi	(808) 550-2552
North Hawaii Hospice, Inc	Kamuela, HI	87 mi	(808) 885-7547

Nursing homes near Lahaina (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hale Makua - Wailuku	Wailuku, HI	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(808) 243-1722
Hale Makua - Kahului	Kahului, HI	12 mi	3 of 5	252	(808) 877-2761
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	17 mi	5 of 5	10	(808) 565-8450
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	24 mi	2 of 5	105	(808) 878-1221

Straight-line miles from the center of Lahaina. 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 Lahaina

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 23% of the $6,783 monthly median income of Lahaina 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 Lahaina: common questions

Which hospices serve Lahaina?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Lahaina ZIP codes, including Hospice Maui, Islands Hospice, North Hawaii Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Lahaina?

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 23% of the $6,783 monthly median income of Lahaina 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 Lahaina. 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 Lahaina, HI