How Much Does a Home Health Aide Cost per Hour in Hawaii?

A home health aide in Hawaii costs around $30 per hour. Hawaii’s home health care agencies are usually a little more affordable in Kahului on the island of Maui than they are in the state capital of Honolulu, located on Oahu. The median cost for a home health aide in Kahului is $29, whereas Honolulu is on par with the state average. In general, home health aide services across Hawaii are pricier than the national average of $27 an hour. All costs are based on information in Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2021.

Monthly rates can vary widely, depending on the exact services required, how established a provider is and where a recipient lives. Nonetheless, understanding average costs provides a helpful starting point, as it can be useful to have an idea of how much to budget each month.

Seniors with limited care needs who require just 1 daily hour of services can expect to pay around $910 each month. Those who need 2 hours of care each day generally pay double for home health aide services. Individuals who require full-time daily care or around 8 hours every day can expect a monthly home health aide bill of around $7,280. For those who only need full-time care on weekdays, the monthly average drops to $5,200.

Home health aides provide supportive services geared toward helping a senior to age safely at home. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and generally overseen by a registered or licensed nurse, aides typically assist seniors with personal care tasks and other beneficial activities. Services may include assistance with:

• Bathing
• Grooming
• Getting dressed
• Using the toilet
• Eating
• Exercising

Unlike regular home care aides, home health aides generally don’t perform domestic duties or help with instrumental activities of daily living.