Respite Care in Pukalani, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pukalani, HI: the local picture

2,022

residents 65 or older (23% of Pukalani)

83%

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

20%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pukalani ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pukalani live with someone: 83% 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 410 Pukalani residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (33% in Maui County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pukalani compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Pukalani	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	20%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.1%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,953	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Pukalani

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Makawao, HI	1.8 mi	1,516	33%
Kula, HI	4.5 mi	1,799	28%
Paia, HI	5.6 mi	259	8.9%
Haiku-Pauwela, HI	6.6 mi	1,552	26%
Kihei, HI	7.6 mi	4,013	30%
Keokea, HI	7.8 mi	582	25%

Hospices serving Pukalani

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Maui	Wailuku, HI	11 mi	(808) 244-5555
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	103 mi	(808) 550-2552

Nursing homes near Pukalani (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	9.2 mi	2 of 5	105	(808) 878-1221
Hale Makua - Kahului	Kahului, HI	9.5 mi	3 of 5	252	(808) 877-2761
Hale Makua - Wailuku	Wailuku, HI	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(808) 243-1722

Straight-line miles from the center of Pukalani. 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 Pukalani

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 $6,413 monthly median income of Pukalani 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 Pukalani: common questions

Which hospices serve Pukalani?

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

How much does respite care cost in Pukalani?

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 $6,413 monthly median income of Pukalani 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 Pukalani. 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 Pukalani, HI