Stroke Recovery Care in Waimea, HI: Help at Home

Local figures

Stroke Recovery Support in Waimea, HI: the local picture

5.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kamuela)

27%

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

1.0%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6% in Hawaii County)

2

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

Hospitals with an emergency department near Waimea: North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc in Kamuela (5.2 mi); Honoka'a Hospital And Skilled Nursing in Honokaa (10 mi); Kohala Hospital in Kapaau (18 mi). With stroke signs, call 911 rather than driving.

22 Waimea residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (1.0%; 6.6% in Hawaii County), and 604 have serious difficulty walking: the two kinds of help most often needed in the weeks after a stroke.

Waimea compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Waimea	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	6.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	9.5%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	20%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	4.8%	8.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,875	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Waimea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Waikoloa Village, HI	13 mi	1,521	1.4%
Kaiminani, HI	30 mi	2,659	7.8%
Holualoa, HI	30 mi	790	12%
Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI	37 mi	1,767	1.3%
Captain Cook, HI	39 mi	787	0.0%
Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI	40 mi	754	0.0%

Hospitals near Waimea

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc	Kamuela, HI	5.2 mi	3 of 5	(808) 885-4444
Honoka'a Hospital And Skilled Nursing	Honokaa, HI	10 mi	not rated	(808) 932-4000
Kohala Hospital	Kapaau, HI	18 mi	not rated	(808) 889-6211
Kona Community Hospital	Kealakekua, HI	39 mi	2 of 5	(808) 322-9311

Home health agencies serving Waimea

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Kauai	Lihue, HI	277 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(808) 245-5121
Kokua Healthcare LLC	Lihue, HI	277 mi	not rated	—	(808) 466-1863

Straight-line miles from the center of Waimea. 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 Waimea

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 21% of the $7,406 monthly median income of Waimea 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 Waimea: common questions

How much does stroke recovery support cost in Waimea?

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 21% of the $7,406 monthly median income of Waimea 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 Waimea, HI