Respite Care in Waimanalo Beach, HI for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Waimanalo Beach, HI: the local picture

1,153

residents 65 or older (26% of Waimanalo Beach)

90%

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

43%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waimanalo Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Waimanalo Beach live with someone: 90% 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 499 Waimanalo Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (33% in Honolulu County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Waimanalo Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Waimanalo Beach compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waimanalo Beach	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.5%	19%	20%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	3.0%	2.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	9.7%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,063	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Waimanalo Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Waimanalo, HI	2.5 mi	1,002	40%
East Honolulu, HI	3.3 mi	14,560	28%
Kailua, HI	5.3 mi	8,855	32%
Kaneohe, HI	8.2 mi	9,612	31%
Kaneohe Base, HI	8.8 mi	3	0.0%
Honolulu, HI	9.9 mi	75,965	32%

Hospices serving Waimanalo Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC	Honolulu, HI	10 mi	(808) 536-8012
Islands Hospice	Honolulu, HI	10 mi	(808) 550-2552
St Francis Hospice	Honolulu, HI	11 mi	(808) 595-7566
Navian Hawaii	Honolulu, HI	11 mi	(808) 924-9255
Kaiser Permanente Care At Home, Oahu Hospice	Honolulu, HI	12 mi	(808) 432-7660

Nursing homes near Waimanalo Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hale Malamalama	Honolulu, HI	3.5 mi	2 of 5	40	(808) 396-0537
Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre	Kaneohe, HI	6.4 mi	4 of 5	141	(808) 247-2220
Palolo Chinese Home	Honolulu, HI	6.4 mi	2 of 5	113	(808) 737-2555
Hi'olani Care Center At Kahala Nui	Honolulu, HI	6.5 mi	5 of 5	20	(808) 218-7052

Straight-line miles from the center of Waimanalo Beach. 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 Waimanalo Beach

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 15% of the $10,339 monthly median income of Waimanalo Beach 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 Waimanalo Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Waimanalo Beach?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Waimanalo Beach ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Hawaii, LLC, Islands Hospice, St Francis Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Waimanalo Beach?

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 15% of the $10,339 monthly median income of Waimanalo Beach 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 Waimanalo Beach. 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 Waimanalo Beach, HI