Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Lanihale
Lanihale offers assisted living and residential care in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the Kuliouou and Kalani Iki neighborhood. Assisted living can provide help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private room, giving each resident a single private space.
With five beds, Lanihale is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident may be able to manage selected nearby errands without driving. Lani Moore operates Lanihale.
Community insights.
About this community
Lanihale is legally operated by Lani Moore.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 34 deficiencies 4 inspections
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 (31% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 34 | 26.0 | This facility has 31% more total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (34 vs. HI avg 26).↑ 31% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 8.5 | 6.8 | This facility has 25% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (8.5 vs. HI avg 6.8).↑ 25% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 4.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Hawaii average (4 vs. HI avg 4).— At avg |
Benah Christy Hussey, BSN RN, BC, is the Administrator at Lanihale. Born and raised in Ewa Beach, Oahu, she brings over 14 years of nursing experience from The Queen’s Medical Center. Driven by compassion and respect for the elderly, Benah leads the community with expertise and passion, supported by a dedicated team of certified nurse aides and RNs, providing a safe and welcoming home for seniors.
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7.8 miles from city center
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Aina Haina Quality Living | AL | Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki) | 8
Facility
8
HI AVG
23
Rank
#16 / 57 | No |
49
Facility
49
HI AVG
43
Rank
#38 / 93 | Private / Couple Room | 18
Facility
18
HI AVG
20
Rank
#16 / 23 | A+ | Ryan Jabs | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#11 / 50 | 29
Facility
29
HI AVG
25
Rank
#34 / 50 | 9.7
Facility
9.7
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#38 / 50 |
| Lanihale | AL RESC | Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki) | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
23
Rank
#19 / 57 | No |
69
Facility
69
HI AVG
43
Rank
#17 / 93 | Private Rooms | - | - | Lani Moore | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#11 / 50 | 34
Facility
34
HI AVG
25
Rank
#36 / 50 | 8.5
Facility
8.5
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#36 / 50 |
| Aina Haina ARCH | AL | Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki) | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
23
Rank
#19 / 57 | No |
39
Facility
39
HI AVG
43
Rank
#50 / 93 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | Lan Chen | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#32 / 50 | 21
Facility
21
HI AVG
25
Rank
#26 / 50 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#25 / 50 |
| Kaimuki Care Home | AL | Honolulu (Kaimuki) | - | No |
66
Facility
66
HI AVG
43
Rank
#21 / 93 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hale Ku‘ike Pali | AL MC RESC | Honolulu (Nuuanu - Punchbowl) | - | No |
32
Facility
32
HI AVG
43
Rank
#59 / 93 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Lanihale is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lanihale
What neighborhood is Lanihale in?
Lanihale is in the Kuliouou - Kalani Iki neighborhood of Honolulu.
Who is the owner of Lanihale?
Lanihale is legally operated by Lani Moore.
Is Lanihale in a walkable area?
Lanihale has a walk score of 69. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Lanihale?
According to HI state health department records, Lanihale's license number is 1566-C.
Are pets allowed at Lanihale?
No, Lanihale has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Lanihale have?
Lanihale has 5 beds.
Has Lanihale had any deficiencies?
Lanihale has had 34 reported deficiencies according to records from State of Hawaii Department of Health.
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