In-Home Care for Veterans in Hickam Housing, HI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Hickam Housing, HI: the local picture

66

veterans aged 65 or older (55% of residents 65+)

120

residents 65 or older (1.3% of Hickam Housing)

28%

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

1.7%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (19% in Honolulu County)

About 66 Hickam Housing residents aged 65 or older are veterans (55% of that age group; 15% in Honolulu County), out of 878 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Honolulu County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Hickam Housing compared with Honolulu County and Hawaii

Census figure	Hickam Housing	Honolulu County	Hawaii
Residents 65+ who are veterans	55%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	1.3%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.7%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.0%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$170,156	$94,383	—

Older residents in towns around Hickam Housing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Iroquois Point, HI	1.6 mi	161	8.7%
Ewa Beach, HI	3.6 mi	3,027	11%
Halawa, HI	3.8 mi	3,562	13%
Aiea, HI	4.2 mi	2,307	15%
Waimalu, HI	4.4 mi	3,181	19%
Ewa Gentry, HI	4.6 mi	2,816	18%

Hospitals near Hickam Housing

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pali Momi Medical Center	Aiea, HI	4.4 mi	4 of 5	(808) 486-6000
Kaiser Foundation Hospital	Honolulu, HI	5.2 mi	4 of 5	(808) 432-0000
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)	Honolulu, HI	5.2 mi	not rated	(808) 433-2778

Straight-line miles from the center of Hickam Housing. 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 Hickam Housing

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 11% of the $14,180 monthly median income of Hickam Housing 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 Hickam Housing: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Hickam Housing?

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 11% of the $14,180 monthly median income of Hickam Housing 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.