Raza Adult Residential Care Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Hilo, HI

Raza Adult Residential Care Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Hilo, HI

Overview of Raza Adult Residential Care Home

Raza Adult Residential Care Home provides assisted living and residential care in Hilo, HI. The home is for residents who need help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, or medication while living in a residential environment.

With five beds, Raza Adult Residential Care Home is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another, making it a potential fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Private and shared rooms are available, so residents can choose to live alone or with a companion. Ruth Raza operates the home, and the area’s Walk Score of 43 places it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

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.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #44 / 92Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 44th 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 TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
License Number1501-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandBig Island

Ownership & Operating Entity

Raza Adult Residential Care Home is legally operated by Ruth Raza.

Current Vacancies

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

Additional Services

2 services
Housekeeping
Transportation

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Shared Rooms

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hilo's city center to Raza Adult Residential Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Hilo

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.
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.
Raza Adult Residential Care Home
AL
RESC
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
43
Facility 43
HI AVG 43
Rank #44 / 92
Private / Shared RoomsRuth Raza---
Elisa Cabal Care Home
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 43
Rank #78 / 92
Private / Shared RoomsElisa Cabal
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.1
Rank #5 / 49
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #11 / 49
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 49
Cua, Lilia
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
23
Facility 23
HI AVG 43
Rank #68 / 92
-Lilia Cua
1
Facility 1
HI AVG 3.1
Rank #3 / 49
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 25
Rank #3 / 49
0.7
Facility 0.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #4 / 49
Poncethia R. Rambo’s
AL
MC
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
17
Facility 17
HI AVG 43
Rank #76 / 92
-Poncethia Rambo
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.1
Rank #11 / 49
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #14 / 49
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #16 / 49
Island Care Home
AL
Hilo (Akolea Plantation Estates)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #18 / 56
No
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 43
Rank #85 / 92
Private / Shared RoomsHestia Yi Lee
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.1
Rank #11 / 49
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 25
Rank #34 / 49
9.7
Facility 9.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #37 / 49

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

Raza Adult Residential Care Home is located in Hilo, 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 Raza Adult Residential Care Home

Who is the owner of Raza Adult Residential Care Home?

Raza Adult Residential Care Home is legally operated by Ruth Raza.

Is Raza Adult Residential Care Home in a walkable area?

Raza Adult Residential Care Home has a walk score of 43. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Raza Adult Residential Care Home?

According to HI state health department records, Raza Adult Residential Care Home's license number is 1501-C.

Are pets allowed at Raza Adult Residential Care Home?

No, Raza Adult Residential Care Home has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Raza Adult Residential Care Home have?

Raza Adult Residential Care Home has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Raza Adult Residential Care Home?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Raza Adult Residential Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Raza Adult Residential Care Home provide?

Raza Adult Residential Care Home offers Assisted Living & Residential Care.

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