Kokua Care
Kokua Care
Kokua Care is a Home Care Agency in Hawaii
Kokua Care is a Home Care Agency in Hawaii
Overview of Kokua Care
A Hawaii Better Business Bureau A+ rated homecare provider located in Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI, Kokua Care is an exceptional homecare provider that offers companionship, daily errands and household chores assistance, communication and transportation, medical care, personal care, safety awareness, and meal preparation. Kokua Care provides a 24-hour emergency response to ensure the safety of the seniors and their families. The homecare provider commits to fulfilling every senior’s dream to live comfortably in the comforts of their homes.
Kokua Care values the individuality and independence of the seniors, collaborating with them and their loved ones to create a care plan that best suits their needs and preferences. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled individuals, the homecare provider ensures that seniors experience a worry-free and relaxing lifestyle.
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 90 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Maurie Feldberg, Manager
Types of Care at Kokua Care
Home Care
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3.9 miles from city center
3184 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
QUEST Integration
Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- HI Specifics: High cost of living adjustments.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Kupuna Care
Hawaii Kupuna Care
- General: Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- HI Specifics: Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Hawaii Medicaid PACE
- General: Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- HI Specifics: Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Hawaii Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- HI Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- HI Specifics: ~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- HI Specifics: Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
- HI Specifics: Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Hawaii Senior Companion Program
Official government program page
- General: Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
- Income Limits (2025): Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
- Asset Limits: Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
- HI Specifics: Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
- Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).
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Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration
QUEST Integration
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
HI Specifics:High cost of living adjustments.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Hawaii Kupuna Care
Kupuna Care
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- HI Specifics:Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Hawaii Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- HI Specifics:Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Hawaii Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- HI Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- HI Specifics:~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- HI Specifics:Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
- HI Specifics:Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Hawaii Senior Companion Program
Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Requirements:
- General:Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
- Income Limits (2025):Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
- Asset Limits:Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
- HI Specifics:Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).
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