Home Care

a.k.a. “Aging in Place”

Main Value: Ultimate flexibility and control over one’s own day-to-day care routines.

For people who:   

  • Prefer the flexibility & familiarity of their own home.

  • Value completely individualized caregiver attention.

  • Can be adequately accommodated in the home environment.

Potential Downsides: 


  • Cost can be prohibitive for 24/7 care.

  • Risk of insufficient, inconsistent, and unreliable caregivers.

  • Lack of stimulation can lead to poor value and decline.

Price Range: $25-$35/hour generally with a four-hour per day minimum.

Home Care is to hire a caregiver to come to your Kupuna’s home and provide services that range from light to complete assistance with activities of daily living, help with meal preparation, outings, and possibly even some light housework. Home care is not the same as Home Health, which is a medical service provided at home, although some Home Care agencies provide medication management. 

Most people prefer the comfort and flexibility of their own homes, and home care is an excellent arrangement for someone who wishes to maintain his or her independence at home. The downside to home care is that your Kupuna may feel uncomfortable with an unfamiliar person entering his or her personal space, and it can be extremely expensive to hire care at home for 24 hours a day. There are also unexpected downsides to home care, such as a lack of stimulation that can lead to you Kupuna’s decline in health, and the familiar environment can greatly mask the impact of someone who suffers from dementia (thereby making a future transition out of home more difficult).​

If your Kupuna needs 24/7 care, consider an Adult Residential Care Home.

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Kupuna Care Pair's map of every home health & home care agency across the islands. Visit us at https://www.kupunacarepair.com/ to decide which service or facility best fits the need of your kupuna.

 
 

** The above statements are shared with permission from Caring Manoa, LLC’s Elderly Care Options in Hawaii guide. The statements are for informational purposes only and are in no way meant to be used for medical or legal advice, or for case management purposes. Pricing and availability figures may not be most up to date, but can provide a ball park approximation.