Home Care in Hawaii

Hawaii Home Care Regulations

Each state regulates senior living care differently. Because home care providers offer similar services to assisted living, states may regulate home care within their assisted living guidelines. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to provider records in Hawaii.

In Hawaii, home care — or in-home care — is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Living

Hawaii has some of the highest costs of living in the entire country. This is due to the relative isolation of the Hawaiian Islands coupled with their pristine scenery, making it a highly coveted place to live. The housing cost index for the state as a whole is the highest in the country. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.

Price Indexes

• Cost of living index: 190
• Groceries: 169
• Housing: 319
• Utilities: 173
• Transportation: 149

Demographics

About 1/5 of Hawaii’s population is over the age of 65. In the 2016 presidential election, Hawaii leaned very liberal. Over 10% of the population are Native Hawaiians, and there is a large Asian population on the islands, as well.

2016 Presidential Election

• 62% voted Democratic
• 30% voted Republican
• 8% voted third party

Population

• Median age: 39
• Over the age of 55: 31%
• 2018 population: 1,420,491
• 2020 population: 1,413,096
• Estimated 2025 population: 1,394,776

Miscellaneous

• 28% regularly attend a religious service
• 38% consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or a non-believer
• The state has a total of 1,314 congregations
• There are 16 Masonic lodges in the state

Climate and Weather

Although Hawaii is traditionally thought of as having a tropical climate, the state has a number of different climate classifications across its islands. These classifications range from rainforest and monsoon climates to oceanic and savanna climates. However, temperatures remain consistent across the state year-round despite the wide climate variety. Hawaii receives lots of precipitation during its rainy season in the spring. The combination of year-round pleasant weather and countless beaches makes Hawaii one of the top vacation destinations in the country.

Humidity and Precipitation

• Average humidity level: 73%
• Average monthly precipitation: 4”
• Average maximum monthly precipitation: 16” (March)

Air Quality

• Average air quality index rating: 42 (Good)
Average maximum air quality rating: 58 in July (Moderate)

Moderate air quality means that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should limit the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Seasonal Temperatures

• Average temperature: 72°F
• Average summer temperature: 75°F
• Typical summer high: 89°F (August)
• Typical summer low: 47°F (June)
• Average winter temperature: 69°F
• Typical winter high: 83°F (December)
• Typical winter low: 42°F (February)