Respite Care in Waikele, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Waikele, HI: the local picture

1,017

residents 65 or older (14% of Waikele)

84%

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

34%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waikele ZIP codes

Most older adults in Waikele live with someone: 84% 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 347 Waikele residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Honolulu County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Waikele ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Waikele compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waikele	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	19%	20%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.0%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,042	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waikele

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waipio, HI	1.0 mi	2,706	34%
Waipahu, HI	1.3 mi	8,634	43%
Royal Kunia, HI	1.7 mi	2,525	37%
Mililani Town, HI	3.1 mi	7,218	29%
West Loch Estate, HI	3.1 mi	1,018	37%
Pearl City, HI	3.1 mi	11,990	35%

Hospices serving Waikele

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Malama Ola Health Services LLC	Honolulu, HI	6.1 mi	(808) 543-1188
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice	Honolulu, HI	9.1 mi	(808) 432-7660
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	11 mi	(808) 595-7566
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	11 mi	(808) 924-9255
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	12 mi	(808) 536-8012

Nursing homes near Waikele (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pearl City Post Acute	Pearl City, HI	2.4 mi	5 of 5	122	(808) 453-1919
Kulana Malama	Ewa Beach, HI	4.1 mi	5 of 5	33	(808) 681-1200
Daniel K Akaka State Veterans Home	Kapolei, HI	6.0 mi	not rated	—	(808) 861-0926
Ka Punawai Ola	Kapolei, HI	7.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(808) 674-9262

Straight-line miles from the center of Waikele. 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 Waikele

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 20% of the $8,004 monthly median income of Waikele 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 Waikele: common questions

Which hospices serve Waikele?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Waikele ZIP codes, including Malama Ola Health Services LLC, Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice, St Francis Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Waikele?

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 20% of the $8,004 monthly median income of Waikele 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 Waikele. 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 Waikele, HI