Stroke Recovery Care in Makawao, HI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Makawao, HI: the local picture

6.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kula)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Maui County)

8.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.1% in Maui County)

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Makawao ZIP codes in their service area

Hospitals with an emergency department near Makawao: Kula Hospital in Kula (6.6 mi); Lanai Community Hospital in Lanai City (39 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

132 Makawao residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.7%; 7.1% in Maui County), and 398 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Makawao compared with Maui County and Hawaii

Census figure	Makawao	Maui County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.2%	9.5%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	20%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.4%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,556	$81,869	—

Older residents in towns around Makawao

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Pukalani, HI	1.8 mi	2,022	6.2%
Haiku-Pauwela, HI	5.2 mi	1,552	8.8%
Paia, HI	5.3 mi	259	4.6%
Kula, HI	5.6 mi	1,799	2.1%
Keokea, HI	9.2 mi	582	5.7%
Kihei, HI	9.4 mi	4,013	5.0%

Hospitals near Makawao

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kula Hospital	Kula, HI	6.6 mi	not rated	(808) 878-1221
Lanai Community Hospital	Lanai City, HI	39 mi	not rated	(808) 565-8450

Home health agencies serving Makawao

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care	Wailuku, HI	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 667-5440
Home Health Maui	Wailuku, HI	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 244-3661
Kaiser Permanente Home Health Agency Maui	Wailuku, HI	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 243-6681
Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu	Honolulu, HI	106 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 432-4660

Straight-line miles from the center of Makawao. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for stroke recovery can help with

Help with bathing, dressing and meals
Safe walking and transfers
Rides to rehabilitation and follow-up appointments
Practising the exercises therapists set

Cost

What stroke recovery support costs in Makawao

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 26% of the $6,213 monthly median income of Makawao 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 caregiver for stroke recovery

More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke every year, about 610,000 of them for the first time (CDC). Many go home to recover.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after a stroke? How do you help with one-sided weakness during transfers? Can you drive to rehabilitation appointments? More in our stroke recovery support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Stroke Recovery Support in Makawao: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Makawao?

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 26% of the $6,213 monthly median income of Makawao 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).

What does a caregiver do after a stroke?

Helps with personal care, meals and moving safely, takes the person to therapy, helps them practise what therapists set, and keeps the family informed. Medical and therapy decisions stay with the care team.

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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.

Stroke Recovery Support at Home in Makawao, HI