Hilo is a small city on the Hawaiian coast that is quite popular with older adults. Of its approximately 44,000 residents, 20.9% are aged 65 or older. Those seniors benefit from the city’s warm climate and easy access to health care at the Hilo Medical Center. Nursing home fees in Hilo are relatively low compared to other parts of Hawaii, with the average facility charging $11,345 per month, compared to a state average of $12,501 for a semiprivate room.
Nursing homes provide a high level of care and supervision for seniors who require skilled nursing care on an ongoing basis. The high level of care provided means nursing homes are typically more costly than assisted living communities, which offer room and board plus help with personal care tasks. They are also more costly than home care services delivered to seniors in their own homes.
This guide explores the different types of care and their costs in more detail. It also lists some resources seniors in Hilo may find useful for choosing care services.