Respite Care in Waimalu, HI: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Waimalu, HI: the local picture

3,181

residents 65 or older (24% of Waimalu)

74%

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

24%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waimalu ZIP codes

Most older adults in Waimalu live with someone: 74% 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 760 Waimalu 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 8 hospices serving Waimalu ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Waimalu compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waimalu	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	19%	20%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.0%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,071	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waimalu

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aiea, HI	0.7 mi	2,307	35%
Halawa, HI	1.5 mi	3,562	35%
Pearl City, HI	1.7 mi	11,990	35%
Waipio, HI	4.4 mi	2,706	34%
Hickam Housing, HI	4.4 mi	120	28%
Waikele, HI	4.7 mi	1,017	34%

Hospices serving Waimalu

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Malama Ola Health Services LLC	Honolulu, HI	2.7 mi	(808) 543-1188
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice	Honolulu, HI	4.7 mi	(808) 432-7660
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	6.3 mi	(808) 595-7566
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	6.3 mi	(808) 924-9255
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	7.3 mi	(808) 536-8012

Nursing homes near Waimalu (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
Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLC	Honolulu, HI	5.2 mi	2 of 5	108	(808) 847-4834
Nuuanu Hale	Honolulu, HI	5.9 mi	2 of 5	75	(808) 595-6311
Maluhia	Honolulu, HI	6.4 mi	5 of 5	158	(808) 832-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Waimalu. 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 Waimalu

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 24% of the $6,756 monthly median income of Waimalu 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 Waimalu: common questions

Which hospices serve Waimalu?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Waimalu 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 Waimalu?

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 24% of the $6,756 monthly median income of Waimalu 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 Waimalu. 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 Waimalu

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More for Waimalu families

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 Waimalu, HI