Respite Care in Waialua, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Waialua, HI: the local picture

798

residents 65 or older (26% of Waialua)

67%

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

24%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waialua ZIP codes

Most older adults in Waialua live with someone: 67% 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 195 Waialua residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (33% in Honolulu County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Waialua ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Waialua compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waialua	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	19%	20%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.0%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,477	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waialua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haleiwa, HI	2.9 mi	1,172	25%
Schofield Barracks, HI	6.4 mi	75	29%
Helemano, HI	6.8 mi	5	0.0%
Whitmore Village, HI	7.0 mi	1,094	40%
Pupukea, HI	7.1 mi	1,114	14%
Wahiawa, HI	8.0 mi	3,291	30%

Hospices serving Waialua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Malama Ola Health Services LLC	Honolulu, HI	19 mi	(808) 543-1188
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	23 mi	(808) 924-9255
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	23 mi	(808) 595-7566
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	24 mi	(808) 536-8012
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	24 mi	(808) 550-2552

Nursing homes near Waialua (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pu'uwai 'O Makaha	Waianae, HI	9.1 mi	4 of 5	93	(808) 695-9508
Pearl City Post Acute	Pearl City, HI	16 mi	5 of 5	122	(808) 453-1919
Ka Punawai Ola	Kapolei, HI	16 mi	3 of 5	120	(808) 674-9262
Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home	Kapolei, HI	16 mi	not rated	—	(808) 861-0926

Straight-line miles from the center of Waialua. 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 Waialua

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 41% of the $3,873 monthly median income of Waialua 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 Waialua: common questions

Which hospices serve Waialua?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Waialua ZIP codes, including Malama Ola Health Services LLC, Navian Hawaii, St Francis Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Waialua?

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 41% of the $3,873 monthly median income of Waialua 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 Waialua. 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 near Waialua

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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 Waialua, HI