The Ivy at Hawaii Kai

The Ivy at Hawaii Kai

Overview of The Ivy at Hawaii Kai

Located on Kawaihae Street in Honolulu, The Ivy at Hawaii Kai is an assisted living community offering studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans. The variety of layouts gives older adults flexibility in choosing the amount of living space and privacy that best fits their needs.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 6, so most errands and visits require a vehicle rather than traveling on foot. Families planning to spend time with loved ones should expect to drive to the community.
Touring the community in person is the best way to explore the available residences, learn about care services and staffing, and experience the daily atmosphere. A visit also helps families decide whether the community is the right fit for their loved one’s needs.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #89 / 92Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 89th out of 92 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number25-ALF
IslandOahu

Certifications & Programs

Evergreen memory care neighborhoods — Ivy LivingA branded memory-care program developed by this community's operator - a structured approach to dementia care, rather than an independent external certification.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Special Dietary Accommodation

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
24-Hour Assistance
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Concierge
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Game Room
Pond
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Garden
Indoor Lounge Area
Technology Center
Tranquil Waterfalls & Walking Paths
Private LanaisA covered porch or veranda, often screened.
Heated Outdoor Pool and Spa
Panoramic Views of the Pacific Ocean
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Group Fitness Classes
Yoga Classes
Personal Training
Movie Nights
Art Workshops
Outings
Live Music
Happy Hour
Catered Events

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Ivy at Hawaii Kai.
  • Anytime / all-day dining.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Studio Floor plans: Freesia 400 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans: Dahlia 600 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans: Wisteria 865 sq ft
3+ Bedroom Floor plans: Plumeria 1,261 sq ft
Cottage / Villa Floor plans as listed by the community: Wisteria Cottage (1,293 sq ft) · Plumeria Cottage (1,627 sq ft) Floor plans: Wisteria Cottage, Plumeria Cottage 1,293–1,627 sq ft
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchenette With Quartz Countertops, Microwave, And Refrigerator Spacious Bathroom With Walk-In Shower, Grab Bars, And Shower Chair Individual Heating & Air Conditioning

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ivy at Hawaii Kai

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Places of interest near The Ivy at Hawaii Kai

Address 9.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Honolulu's city center to The Ivy at Hawaii Kai's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
Lunalilo Home
AL
ADC
RESC
RC
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)
40
Facility 40
HI AVG 23
Rank #8 / 56
No
40
Facility 40
HI AVG 43
Rank #49 / 92
Private / Shared RoomsCeo Keolamaikalani Dean---
Pualei Care Home
AL
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
62
Facility 62
HI AVG 43
Rank #24 / 92
Private / Shared RoomsRuby Jose
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.1
Rank #11 / 49
6
Facility 6
HI AVG 25
Rank #8 / 49
2.0
Facility 2.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #9 / 49
Serenity Care Home Hawaii Kai
AL
RESC
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 43
Rank #92 / 92
Private RoomsAna Jose
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.1
Rank #32 / 49
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 25
Rank #24 / 49
4.0
Facility 4.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #21 / 49
Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care
AL
RESC
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No-Private RoomsAnthony Defiesta---
The Ivy at Hawaii Kai
AL
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)-Yes
6
Facility 6
HI AVG 43
Rank #89 / 92
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other HI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Hawaii

The Ivy at Hawaii Kai 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 The Ivy at Hawaii Kai

What neighborhood is The Ivy at Hawaii Kai in?

The Ivy at Hawaii Kai is in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu.

Is The Ivy at Hawaii Kai in a walkable area?

The Ivy at Hawaii Kai has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Ivy at Hawaii Kai?

According to HI state health department records, The Ivy at Hawaii Kai's license number is 25-ALF.

When does The Ivy at Hawaii Kai's license expire?

According to HI state health department records, The Ivy at Hawaii Kai's license expires on November 30, 2026.

Are pets allowed at The Ivy at Hawaii Kai?

Yes, The Ivy at Hawaii Kai allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for The Ivy at Hawaii Kai?

The team at The Ivy at Hawaii Kai can be reached at hawaiikaimarketing@ivyliving.com.

Are there photos of The Ivy at Hawaii Kai?

Yes — there are 7 photos of The Ivy at Hawaii Kai in the photo gallery on this page.

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