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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Waimanalo, Hawaii

Waimanalo, HI has 1 licensed assisted living community listed on ElderCareCosts. The estimated cost here is $12,022/mo, the Hawaii median adjusted for local wages. That's roughly in line with the Hawaii state median.

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Median monthly price, Waimanalo

$12,022/mo

Estimated range $11,373 – $13,789

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

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Waimanalo

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingWaimanaloHawaiiNational
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 Waimanalo runs about $40.75 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: Kailua · Kaneohe · Urban Honolulu · Aiea · Pearl City

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Waimanalo.

Under $2,500/mo

Family care or affordable senior housing

Help from family is the usual option at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Waimanalo has 1 such property. 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

Adult day care or part-time home care

Adult day care in Waimanalo runs about $2,535 a month. Part-time home care, 20 hours a week, runs about $3,531 a month. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Full-time home care

Full-time home care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,769 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Round-the-clock home care, assisted living or nursing homes

Round-the-clock home care runs about $29,663 a month. Assisted living in Waimanalo runs about $12,022 a month at the median, and smaller homes often charge less. Nursing homes in Waimanalo run about $15,378 a month at the median.
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1 assisted living community in Waimanalo

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Free local help worth saving

Waimanalo, in Honolulu County, has about 6,054 residents. About 1,002 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $116,581.

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 Waimanalo more expensive than the rest of Hawaii?

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

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Assisted Living in Waimanalo: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers