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Pualei Care Home
Ideally located near Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and Marshalls Beach in Anakua Street, Honolulu, HI, Pualei Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living. A respectful and well-trained team provides top-notch care for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Specially designed and wheelchair- accessible amenities are available to optimize residents’ comfort and independence.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs conducted according to their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes are also carefully prepared to ensure residents get the nutrients they need. The community also provides hospice care for residents to age comfortably. Residents spend their golden years with ease amid the community’s beautifully maintained amenities and friendly setting.
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About this community
Pualei Care Home is legally operated by Ruby Jose.
Inspection History
In Hawaii, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance performs regular inspections and unannounced surveys to verify that healthcare facilities maintain high standards of resident care.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Hawaii state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Hawaii state average• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 27 | This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (6 vs. HI avg 27).↓ 78% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.0 | 6.78 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (2 vs. HI avg 6.78).↓ 71% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Hawaii average (3 vs. HI avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Pualei Care Home
7246 Anakua St, Honolulu, HI 96825
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the HI Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Lunalilo Home | AL ADC RESC RC | Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) | 40
Facility
40
HI AVG
43
Rank
#29 / 84 | No |
40
Facility
40
HI AVG
50
Rank
#104 / 174 | Private / Shared Rooms | Ceo Keolamaikalani Dean | - | - | - |
| Pualei Care Home | AL | Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
43
Rank
#46 / 84 | No |
62
Facility
62
HI AVG
50
Rank
#62 / 174 | Private / Shared Rooms | Ruby Jose | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 56 | 6
Facility
6
HI AVG
25
Rank
#12 / 56 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#13 / 56 |
| Serenity Care Home Hawaii Kai | AL RESC | Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
43
Rank
#46 / 84 | No |
4
Facility
4
HI AVG
50
Rank
#172 / 174 | Private Rooms | Ana Jose | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#36 / 56 | 16
Facility
16
HI AVG
25
Rank
#28 / 56 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#25 / 56 |
| Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care | AL RESC | Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
43
Rank
#46 / 84 | No | - | Private Rooms | Anthony Defiesta | - | - | - |
| The Ivy at Hawaii Kai | AL | Honolulu (Hawaii Kai) | - | Yes |
6
Facility
6
HI AVG
50
Rank
#168 / 174 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Hawaii
Pualei Care Home is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pualei Care Home
What neighborhood is Pualei Care Home in?
Pualei Care Home is in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu.
Who is the owner of Pualei Care Home?
Pualei Care Home is legally operated by Ruby Jose.
Is Pualei Care Home in a walkable area?
Pualei Care Home has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Pualei Care Home?
According to HI state health department records, Pualei Care Home's license number is 1550-C.
Are pets allowed at Pualei Care Home?
No, Pualei Care Home has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Pualei Care Home have?
Pualei Care Home has 5 beds.
Has Pualei Care Home had any deficiencies?
Pualei Care Home has had 6 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from State of Hawaii Department of Health.
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