Assisted Living Communities in Hilo, Hawaii

In Hilo, assisted living rates average $3,825 per month, making this city a relatively economical option for those seeking long-term residential care. Local rates are well below the state norm of $5,375 and the national average of $4,500, and they come in about 30% lower than rates in the state’s capital city of Honolulu. Limited cost data is available in Hawaii, but seniors can look outside the state to see how Hilo’s rates compare to regional norms. In Anchorage, AK, monthly care costs are much higher than in Hilo at $6,765. Similarly, in the California cities of Santa Cruz and Salinas, seniors pay respective monthly rates of $5,550 and $6,000.

In Hilo, assisted living facilities typically charge $3,825 per month for long-term care.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Hawaii page.

Assisted living is one of the more affordable long-term care options in Hilo, with seniors paying about $3,825 per month. While adult day health care costs about 63% less, it doesn’t include housing, which can be pricey in Hilo. Seniors who opt for in-home care pay $5,291 for services, and home health care is even costlier at $5,529. Nursing home care is also costlier than assisted living, exceeding its monthly rate by nearly 200%.