Island Care Home

Overview of Island Care Home

Experience exceptional care from Island Care Home, a dedicated community nestled in the tranquil residential area of Chong Street, Hilo, HI, offering assisted living. Residents enjoy the highest quality of life with a respectful and well-trained team attending to their personal needs 24/7. Purposely crafted and cozy accommodations are provided in a warm and nurturing environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to live with purpose and interact with their surroundings. Residents have hassle-free mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced meals served to satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking assistance to live a blissful retirement, especially with its extensive amenities and friendly setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #46 / 84Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 84 homes we track in Hawaii for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Hawaii facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #157 / 174Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 174 homes we track in Hawaii for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Hawaii facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
License Number1632-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandBig Island

Ownership & Operating Entity

Island Care Home is legally operated by Hestia Yi Lee.

Current Vacancies

InfoVacancy counts may overlap or be gender-specific depending on the community.
Male Residents
5 available
Female Residents
5 available

Care & Accommodations

Ambulatory Type: Ambulatory
Diet Type: Special

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 29 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. HI average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityHI Averagevs. HI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2927 This facility has 7% more total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (29 vs. HI avg 27).↑ 7% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 9.76.78 This facility has 43% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (9.7 vs. HI avg 6.78).↑ 43% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityHI Averagevs. HI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 34 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

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Island Care Home

Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hilo's city center to Island Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Hilo

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Island Care Home
AL
Hilo (Akolea Plantation Estates)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 50
Rank #157 / 174
Private / Shared RoomsHestia Yi Lee
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 25
Rank #39 / 56
9.7
Facility 9.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #44 / 56
Elisa Cabal Care Home
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 50
Rank #146 / 174
Private / Shared RoomsElisa Cabal
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #7 / 56
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #15 / 56
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #17 / 56
Cua, Lilia
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
23
Facility 23
HI AVG 50
Rank #131 / 174
-Lilia Cua
1
Facility 1
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #4 / 56
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 25
Rank #5 / 56
0.7
Facility 0.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #6 / 56
Poncethia R. Rambo’s
AL
MC
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
17
Facility 17
HI AVG 50
Rank #143 / 174
-Poncethia Rambo
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #18 / 56
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #20 / 56
Acedo, Melba
AL
MC
Hilo
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 43
Rank #78 / 84
No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 50
Rank #138 / 174
-Melba Daak
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
11
Facility 11
HI AVG 25
Rank #21 / 56
3.7
Facility 3.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #23 / 56

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Hawaii

Island Care Home is located in Hilo, Hawaii.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Hawaii.

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QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High cost of living adjustments.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Nursing home Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Age 60+
General Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
HI

Limited funding; island-specific delivery.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse
General 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

Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.

Benefits
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

Age
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

Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.

Benefits
Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week)

Frequently Asked Questions about Island Care Home

What neighborhood is Island Care Home in?

Island Care Home is in the Akolea Plantation Estates neighborhood of Hilo.

Who is the owner of Island Care Home?

Island Care Home is legally operated by Hestia Yi Lee.

Is Island Care Home in a walkable area?

Island Care Home has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Island Care Home?

According to HI state health department records, Island Care Home's license number is 1632-C.

Are pets allowed at Island Care Home?

No, Island Care Home has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Island Care Home have?

Island Care Home has 5 beds.

Has Island Care Home had any deficiencies?

Island Care Home has had 29 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from State of Hawaii Department of Health.

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