In-Home Care for Veterans in Hawaiian Acres, HI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Hawaiian Acres, HI: the local picture

223

veterans aged 65 or older (34% of residents 65+)

664

residents 65 or older (17% of Hawaiian Acres)

18%

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

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Hawaii County)

About 223 Hawaiian Acres residents aged 65 or older are veterans (34% of that age group; 16% in Hawaii County), out of 233 veterans of all adult ages in town.

18% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Hawaii County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Hawaiian Acres compared with Hawaii County and Hawaii

Census figure	Hawaiian Acres	Hawaii County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ who are veterans	34%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	3.9%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,265	$69,877	—

Older residents in towns around Hawaiian Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Orchidlands Estates, HI	2.9 mi	450	15%
Ainaloa, HI	3.7 mi	993	18%
Kurtistown, HI	4.0 mi	833	13%
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI	6.3 mi	3,062	11%
Hawaiian Beaches, HI	7.9 mi	1,159	14%
Mountain View, HI	8.8 mi	651	7.5%

Hospitals near Hawaiian Acres

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	Hilo, HI	12 mi	3 of 5	(808) 932-3000
Kau Hospital	Pahala, HI	36 mi	not rated	(808) 932-4200

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Hawaiian Acres

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 39% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Hawaiian Acres 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 a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Hawaiian Acres: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Hawaiian Acres?

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 39% of the $4,022 monthly median income of Hawaiian Acres 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.