Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Honolulu, HI

Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Honolulu, HI

Overview of Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care

Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care’s care list in Honolulu, HI, runs to assisted living and residential care, in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood. Both types of care focus on assistance with daily routines, and licensed nurses along with CNAs are on staff.

The entire house consists of five beds. Each room is private, and a residence of this scale suits someone seeking a small setting.

Accommodations are made for special diets, and transportation is listed for doctor appointments. The structure is accessible for wheelchairs, and it is operated by Anthony Defiesta.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #18 / 56Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 18th out of 56 assisted living communities we track 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. 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026 Expires in 23 days
License Number1410-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandOahu

Certifications & Programs

Type I Adult Residential Care Home with Expanded Care — Hawaii State Department of HealthA state license or designation held by the community.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care is legally operated by Anthony Defiesta.

Current Vacancies

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

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bars

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Special Dietary Accommodations
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

5 services
Three Meals with Snacks Daily
Care Coordination with Medical Professionals
Laundry & LinenListed as: Daily laundry service
Housekeeping
TransportationListed as: Transportation to doctor appointments

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome at any time.
Admission CriteriaPhysical assessment required; legal representative needed for admission.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Piano

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Private Bathroom In Each Room

Contact Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care

Places of interest near Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care

Address 1261 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu, HI 96825

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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---
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---
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 24
Rank #8 / 49
2.0
Facility 2.0
HI AVG 6.0
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 24
Rank #24 / 49
4.0
Facility 4.0
HI AVG 6.0
Rank #21 / 49
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

Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care in?
Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care is in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu.
02 Who is the owner of Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care?
Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care is legally operated by Anthony Defiesta.
03 What is the license number of Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care?
According to HI state health department records, Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care's license number is 1410-C.
04 When does Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care's license expires on November 30, 2026.
05 Are pets allowed at Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care?
No, Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care has a no-pet policy.
06 What is the best email address for Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care?
The team at Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care can be reached at info@lanioluhalehi.com.
07 How many beds does Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care have?
Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care has 5 beds.