Stroke Recovery Care in Waikele, HI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Waikele, HI: the local picture

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Honolulu)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Honolulu County)

1.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.4% in Honolulu County)

8

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Waikele: Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter) in Honolulu (2.9 mi); Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea (4.7 mi); Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Honolulu (9.1 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

11 Waikele residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.1%; 7.4% in Honolulu County), and 276 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Waikele compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waikele	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.1%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.9%	9.5%	9.5%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	19%	20%
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+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Waipio, HI	1.0 mi	2,706	4.5%
Waipahu, HI	1.3 mi	8,634	13%
Royal Kunia, HI	1.7 mi	2,525	9.1%
Mililani Town, HI	3.1 mi	7,218	6.1%
West Loch Estate, HI	3.1 mi	1,018	14%
Pearl City, HI	3.1 mi	11,990	8.4%

Hospitals near Waikele

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)	Honolulu, HI	2.9 mi	not rated	(808) 433-2778
Pali Momi Medical Center	Aiea, HI	4.7 mi	4 of 5	(808) 486-6000
Kaiser Foundation Hospital	Honolulu, HI	9.1 mi	4 of 5	(808) 432-0000
Kuakini Medical Center	Honolulu, HI	11 mi	4 of 5	(808) 536-2236

Home health agencies serving Waikele

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Kaneohe, HI	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 263-5077
Bayada Home Health Care	Honolulu, HI	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(808) 591-6068
Home Health Honolulu	Honolulu, HI	9.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(808) 531-0050
Neogen Care LLC	Honolulu, HI	12 mi	3 of 5	—	(808) 808-6364
Kaiser Home Health Agency - Oahu	Honolulu, HI	9.1 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 Waikele. 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 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 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 Waikele: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support 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).

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 Waikele, HI