Respite Care in Mountain View, HI
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Respite Care in Mountain View, HI: the local picture
Most older adults in Mountain View live with someone: 64% 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 233 Mountain View residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Hawaii County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Mountain View ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Mountain View compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii
| Census figure | Mountain View | Hawaii County | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 22% | 20% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 24% | 20% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 11% | 9.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $68,399 | $69,877 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mountain View
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurtistown, HI | 8.2 mi | 833 | 48% |
| Hawaiian Acres, HI | 8.8 mi | 664 | 18% |
| Orchidlands Estates, HI | 11 mi | 450 | 26% |
| Ainaloa, HI | 12 mi | 993 | 52% |
| Hilo, HI | 13 mi | 11,451 | 32% |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI | 14 mi | 3,062 | 36% |
Hospices serving Mountain View
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dba Hawai'i Care Choices | Hilo, HI | 13 mi | (808) 969-1733 |
Nursing homes near Mountain View (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Hilo | Hilo, HI | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 252 | (808) 959-9151 |
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hilo, HI | 13 mi | 1 of 5 | 100 | (808) 498-0184 |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo, HI | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 52 | (808) 932-3000 |
| Hale Anuenue Restorative Care | Hilo, HI | 14 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (808) 961-6644 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain View. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Mountain View
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 28% of the $5,700 monthly median income of Mountain View 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Mountain View: common questions
Which hospices serve Mountain View?
Medicare lists 1 hospice for Mountain View ZIP codes, including Dba Hawai'i Care Choices.
How much does respite care cost in Mountain View?
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 28% of the $5,700 monthly median income of Mountain View 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 Mountain View. 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 senior care near Mountain View
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Kurtistown, HI
- Respite Care in Hawaiian Acres, HI
- Respite Care in Orchidlands Estates, HI
- Respite Care in Ainaloa, HI
- Respite Care in Hilo, HI
- Respite Care in Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
- Respite Care in Hawaiian Beaches, HI
- Respite Care in Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI
- Respite Care in Waimea, HI
- Respite Care in Captain Cook, HI
- Respite Care in Holualoa, HI
- Respite Care in Hawaiian Ocean View, HI
- Respite Care in Waikoloa Village, HI
- Respite Care in Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
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- Medication Reminders in Mountain View
- Veterans’ Home Care in Mountain View
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.
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