One Kalakaua Senior Living
One Kalakaua Senior Living
Overview of 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.
28 years in operation Rank #8 / 43Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 43 homes in Hawaii for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Hawaii facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #3 / 177Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 177 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
License Number4-ALF
IslandOahu
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Michelle M. Kakazu, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
No Alzheimer's certification
Wellness Center
Dining
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Spa
Activities
Specific ProgramsCommunications, Prospective Residents
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
3 deficiencies
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
Overall vs. HI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 25 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (3 vs. HI avg 25).↓ 88% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 27, 2023 inspection found one deficiency for not updating Resident #1’s service plan after fluid restrictions were discontinued in October 2022.
- January 14, 2022 inspection cited two deficiencies for missing documentation of meal intake and output monitoring for Resident #1’s care plan.
- January 10, 2024 and January 23, 2025 inspections found no deficiencies and no complaints, showing compliance with all regulatory requirements.
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.
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HI AVG
25
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#27 / 56 | 3.8
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HI AVG
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| One Kalakaua Senior Living | AL | Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus) | - | Yes |
98
Facility
98
HI AVG
49
Rank
#3 / 177 | - | 28
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HI AVG
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#8 / 43 | A+ | 2
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#7 / 56 | 3
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HI AVG
25
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#9 / 56 | 0.8
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#9 / 56 |
| The Plaza at Moanalua | AL HMC IL LEC RC | Honolulu (Moanalua) | - | No |
19
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HI AVG
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#138 / 177 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 16
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HI AVG
19
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#27 / 43 | A+ | - | - | - |
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One Kalakaua Senior Living is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Frequently Asked Questions about One Kalakaua Senior Living
What neighborhood is One Kalakaua Senior Living in?
One Kalakaua Senior Living is in the Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu.
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.
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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