Hale O Meleana
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Honolulu, HI

Hale O Meleana

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Honolulu, HI

Overview of Hale O Meleana

Hale O Meleana is a compassionate assisted living community in Honolulu, HI, that offers residential care, memory care, and respite care. With its island-style living, the community is dedicated to providing older adults with a familiar environment. Chef-prepared meals, fun recreational activities, and therapy services are among the community’s high-quality services that aim to keep older adults well taken care of. The community’s dedication to enhancing older adults’ living experiences is anchored to their passion for maintaining their happiness and wellness.

Fitness activities, social events, and various programs tailored to residents’ interests are conducted for residents’ holistic wellness. A movie room, serene walking paths, and Lanai-themed gardens are among the community’s beautiful amenities, ensuring residents have a place to lounge and spend their free time. Located near St. Francis Medical Center and public transportation, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities. This senior living community is a trusted choice for retirement in Hawaii, especially with its dedicated services and extensive amenities.

Bed community size
176-bed community Rank #4 / 84Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 84 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #108 / 174Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 174 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType II Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number1618-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandOahu

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hale O Meleana is legally operated by Kelly Davis.

Current Vacancies

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

Care & Accommodations

Ambulatory Type: Ambulatory
Diet Type: Special

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Hospice

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHome Health, Adult Day Health, Care Management

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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 54 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 (116% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (186% 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. 5425 This facility has 116% more total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (54 vs. HI avg 25).↑ 116% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 18.06.3 This facility has 186% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (18 vs. HI avg 6.3).↑ 186% 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

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Hale O Meleana

Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Honolulu's city center to Hale O Meleana's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Honolulu

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.

Hale O Meleana
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Honolulu (Liliha - Kapalama)
176
Facility 176
HI AVG 43
Rank #4 / 84
No
37
Facility 37
HI AVG 50
Rank #108 / 174
---Kelly Davis
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
54
Facility 54
HI AVG 25
Rank #49 / 56
18.0
Facility 18.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #54 / 56
Kalākaua Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #23 / 84
No
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 50
Rank #3 / 174
Private Suites---
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
25
Facility 25
HI AVG 25
Rank #35 / 56
6.3
Facility 6.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #34 / 56
15 Craigside
AL
ADC
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Nuuanu - Punchbowl)
45
Facility 45
HI AVG 43
Rank #25 / 84
No
50
Facility 50
HI AVG 50
Rank #85 / 174
Studio / 1 Bed-A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #25 / 56
2.0
Facility 2.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 56
Kahala Nui
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)-No
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 50
Rank #46 / 174
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 19
Rank #17 / 43
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The Plaza at Punchbowl
AL
HMC
IL
SR
Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus)-No
88
Facility 88
HI AVG 50
Rank #24 / 174
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
HI AVG 19
Rank #8 / 43
A+-
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #15 / 56
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #17 / 56

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Hawaii

Hale O Meleana is located in Honolulu, 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 Hale O Meleana

What neighborhood is Hale O Meleana in?

Hale O Meleana is in the Liliha - Kapalama neighborhood of Honolulu.

Who is the owner of Hale O Meleana?

Hale O Meleana is legally operated by Kelly Davis.

Is Hale O Meleana in a walkable area?

Hale O Meleana has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Hale O Meleana?

According to HI state health department records, Hale O Meleana's license number is 1618-C.

When does Hale O Meleana's license expire?

According to HI state health department records, Hale O Meleana's license expires on November 30, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Hale O Meleana?

No, Hale O Meleana has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Hale O Meleana have?

Hale O Meleana has 176 beds.

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