For families, from Kai

The Hawaii
Home Care Guide

Clear answers for the decisions that come with caring for someone at home.

Community & Commitment

Why Kai Home Care Joined the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society

Good care begins at home. It also calls for a willingness to keep learning from the community around us.

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Costs & coverage

What home care costs on Oʻahu

A workable care budget starts with the week you need to cover.

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Choosing care

How to choose a home care agency on Oʻahu

Use the same thoughtful questions with every provider, including Kai.

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Choosing care

Home care vs. home health in Hawaii

Similar names. Different responsibilities. Sometimes a family needs both.

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Choosing care

Home care or assisted living on Oʻahu: how to compare the options

A useful comparison starts with an ordinary day—and the people who will make it work.

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Costs & coverage

Using long-term care insurance for home care in Hawaii

A policy you bought years ago may help with care now. Start by finding out exactly what it covers and how a claim begins.

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Choosing care

Preparing for your complimentary Kai home-care visit

Whether the visit is for you or someone you love, here is what to prepare and what to expect from Kai.

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Choosing care

Private Caregiver vs. Home Care Agency in Hawaii

Good care starts with a trusted relationship. Find the support that helps it grow.

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Costs & planning

What does care cost on Oʻahu?

Published Kai rates, sample schedules, and the costs to ask about before you commit.

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Make it personal

A starting plan for your family

Explore a suggested schedule and budgeting estimate based on the help you need.

Build a care estimate

Published by Kai Home Care, a licensed non-medical home care agency serving Oʻahu. Educational guidance may address Hawaii more broadly; our care services are on Oʻahu.