One Kalakaua Senior Living
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, One Kalakaua Senior Living is an assisted living community that has been serving older adults for 28 years. Led by Executive Director Michelle M. Kakazu, the community is designed for residents age 55 and older, with accessible living spaces that include wheelchair-friendly living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
Residents have access to a broad range of support services, including 24-hour care from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, rehabilitation services, medication management, assistance with bathing, and meal support. An all-inclusive maintenance fee helps simplify expenses by covering a daily meal, weekly housekeeping, utilities, access to an on-site clinic, around-the-clock security, emergency medical assistance, and a dedicated parking space. Companion care, shopping outings, and transportation services are also available.
Lifestyle amenities include a heated swimming pool, spa, fitness facilities, dining room, library, game room, beauty salon, landscaped gardens, and multiple social gathering spaces. Wellness programs and recreational activities promote engagement, while the pet-friendly environment allows residents to keep companion animals.
The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, making it easy for residents to access many daily necessities and local destinations on foot. This accessibility can support an active and independent lifestyle within the community.
Inspections conducted by Hawaii’s Department of Health have primarily focused on maintaining accurate and current care-plan documentation as residents’ needs change. However, recent inspections found the community in compliance, with no deficiencies identified.
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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.
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 (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (88% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 3 | 27 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (3 vs. HI avg 27).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.8 | 6.78 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (0.8 vs. HI avg 6.78).↓ 88% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 4 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Hawaii average (4 vs. HI avg 4).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near One Kalakaua Senior Living
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Honolulu's city center to One Kalakaua Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HMC (Haliʻa Memory Care):
SR (Short-Term Respite):
LEC (Lamakū Extended Care):
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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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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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| The Plaza at Waikiki | AL HMC IL SR | Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili) | 153
Facility
153
HI AVG
43
Rank
#6 / 84 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
HI AVG
50
Rank
#11 / 174 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
HI AVG
19
Rank
#30 / 43 | A+ | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#36 / 56 | 15
Facility
15
HI AVG
25
Rank
#27 / 56 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#24 / 56 |
| One Kalakaua Senior Living | AL | Honolulu | - | Yes |
98
Facility
98
HI AVG
50
Rank
#3 / 174 | - | 28
Facility
28
HI AVG
19
Rank
#8 / 43 | A+ | 2
Facility
2
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#7 / 56 | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
25
Rank
#9 / 56 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#9 / 56 |
| The Plaza at Moanalua | AL HMC IL LEC RC | Honolulu (Moanalua) | - | No |
19
Facility
19
HI AVG
50
Rank
#138 / 174 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 16
Facility
16
HI AVG
19
Rank
#27 / 43 | A+ | - | - | - |
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Assisted Living in Hawaii
One Kalakaua Senior Living is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Frequently Asked Questions about One Kalakaua Senior Living
Is One Kalakaua Senior Living in a walkable area?
One Kalakaua Senior Living has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of One Kalakaua Senior Living?
According to HI state health department records, One Kalakaua Senior Living's license number is 4-ALF.
When does One Kalakaua Senior Living's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, One Kalakaua Senior Living's license expires on April 30, 2027.
How long has One Kalakaua Senior Living been in business?
One Kalakaua Senior Living has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at One Kalakaua Senior Living?
Yes, One Kalakaua Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Has One Kalakaua Senior Living had any deficiencies?
One Kalakaua Senior Living has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from State of Hawaii Department of Health.
Are there photos of One Kalakaua Senior Living?
Yes — there are 7 photos of One Kalakaua Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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