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Acedo, Melba
Create meaningful moments with Acedo, Melba, a dedicated community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI, offering residential care and memory care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing top-tier care according to their needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Stimulating programs and engaging recreational activities are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and quality of life. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community strives to promote a warm and nurturing environment to maintain residents’ independence and dignity.
Community insights.
About this community
Acedo, Melba is legally operated by Melba Daak.
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 (59% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 27 | This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (11 vs. HI avg 27).↓ 59% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.7 | 6.78 | This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (3.7 vs. HI avg 6.78).↓ 45% 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?
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Acedo, Melba
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hilo's city center to Acedo, Melba'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.
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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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| 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 Rooms | Elisa 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 |
| 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 Rooms | Hestia 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 |
| 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
Acedo, Melba is located in Hilo, Hawaii.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Acedo, Melba
Who is the owner of Acedo, Melba?
Acedo, Melba is legally operated by Melba Daak.
Is Acedo, Melba in a walkable area?
Acedo, Melba has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Acedo, Melba?
According to state health department records, Acedo, Melba's license number is 714-C.
Are pets allowed at Acedo, Melba?
No, Acedo, Melba has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Acedo, Melba have?
Acedo, Melba has 4 beds.
Has Acedo, Melba had any deficiencies?
Acedo, Melba has had 11 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Are there photos of Acedo, Melba?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Acedo, Melba in the photo gallery on this page.
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