Monthly and annual senior-care costs for Hawaii.
Assisted living in Hawaii runs about $6,750 a month on average, or $81,000 a year, based on this site's 2026 cost model. That puts Hawaii about 50% above the $4,500 national average for a studio unit with light daily care. Medicare will not pay for any of the Hawaii figure above.
These are statewide Hawaii averages for a studio or one-bedroom unit with light daily care, drawn from this site's 2026 cost model. Every Hawaii community sets its own price, so treat the table as a planning start, not a quote.
| Period | Hawaii average |
|---|---|
| Daily | $222 |
| Weekly | $1,560 |
| Monthly | $6,750 |
| Annual | $81,000 |
The $6,750 a month figure is a baseline for Hawaii: a studio or one-bedroom unit, three meals, and light help with dressing, bathing, or medication reminders. Add a private room, memory care, or more hands-on nursing support and the Hawaii price climbs from there. The assisted living cost calculator prices the exact Hawaii combination instead of the statewide average alone.
The $6,750 Hawaii figure comes from this site's 2026 cost model, which starts at the $4,500 national monthly average for a studio unit with light care and adjusts it by regional cost band. Hawaii sits in a band that runs about 50% above that national number. The model does not call individual communities, so for a binding number, ask Hawaii communities directly for a current rate sheet.
The $6,750 figure covers a studio or one-bedroom unit, three meals a day, and light help with daily tasks like bathing or medication reminders. Memory care, a private room, or heavier nursing needs push the Hawaii price higher than this baseline.
Some Hawaii costs may qualify as medical expenses if the resident is chronically ill under IRS rules and a doctor has certified a plan of care. A tax professional familiar with Hawaii and federal rules can confirm whether it applies to a specific situation.
Hawaii Medicaid does not pay for room and board in assisted living, but most states, Hawaii included, run a waiver program that can cover personal care once a resident has spent down to the asset limit. Rules and waiting lists vary, so contact the Hawaii Medicaid office directly.