Aliga, Nelly
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Hilo, HI

Aliga, Nelly

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Hilo, HI

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. 10 deficiencies 4 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)

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. 1027 This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (10 vs. HI avg 27).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.56.78 This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (2.5 vs. HI avg 6.78).↓ 63% better

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. 44 This facility has total inspections in line with the Hawaii average (4 vs. HI avg 4).— At avg

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hilo's city center to Aliga, Nelly's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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
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
Aliga, Nelly
AL
MC
Hilo (Kaumana)
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 43
Rank #83 / 84
No--Nelly Aliga
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #18 / 56
2.5
Facility 2.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #16 / 56

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Hawaii

Aliga, Nelly is located in Hilo, 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 Aliga, Nelly

What neighborhood is Aliga, Nelly in?

Aliga, Nelly is in the Kaumana neighborhood of HI 96720.

Who is the owner of Aliga, Nelly?

Aliga, Nelly is legally operated by Nelly Aliga.

What is the license number of Aliga, Nelly?

According to state health department records, Aliga, Nelly's license number is 1069-C.

Are pets allowed at Aliga, Nelly?

No, Aliga, Nelly has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Aliga, Nelly have?

Aliga, Nelly has 3 beds.

Has Aliga, Nelly had any deficiencies?

Aliga, Nelly has had 10 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from State of Hawaii Department of Health.

What is the address of Aliga, Nelly?

Aliga, Nelly is located at 174 Lukia St, Hilo, HI 96720.

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