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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Wahiawa, Hawaii

Wahiawa, HI has 56 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $12,022/mo. That's roughly in line with the Hawaii state median. Most assisted living in Wahiawa is small: 100% of licensed providers have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally.

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Median monthly price, Wahiawa

$12,022/mo

Estimated range $11,373 – $13,789

● Wahiawa $12,022 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Wahiawa

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingWahiawaHawaiiNational
25th percentile$11,373/mo$11,547/mo$5,488/mo
Median$12,022/mo$12,096/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$13,789/mo$13,147/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Wahiawa runs about $41 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,531
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,769
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,663

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Pearl City · Waipahu · Aiea · Waianae · Kapolei

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Wahiawa.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Wahiawa runs about $2,535 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Wahiawa has 6 such properties. The county aging agency at (808) 768-7700 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,769 a month. The local assisted living median is $12,022 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Wahiawa assisted living median of $12,022 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,769 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Wahiawa run about $15,378 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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56 assisted living communities in Wahiawa

What assisted living looks like in Wahiawa

Wahiawa is a market of small licensed homes. 100% have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally. The typical one has 2 beds.

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In the last 365 days: 64 newly licensed · 1 closed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Wahiawa, in Honolulu County, has about 17,996 residents. About 3,291 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $87,143.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Elderly Affairs Division (Honolulu)(808) 768-7700elderlyaffairs.com

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Hawaii Aging and Disability Resource Center1-808-643-2372hawaiiadrc.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Spark M. Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Honolulu.

  • QUEST Integration (LTSS / HCBS)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Wahiawa more expensive than the rest of Hawaii?

Wahiawa's median assisted living cost is about 1% lower than the Hawaii state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Hawaii → · Assisted Living cost across Hawaii → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Wahiawa: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers