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The Plaza at Moanalua
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Lamakū Extended Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Honolulu, HI
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The Plaza at Moanalua

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Lamakū Extended Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Honolulu, HI
1280 Moanalualani Place, Honolulu, HI 96818 View map
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Overview of The Plaza at Moanalua

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The Plaza at Moanalua is an assisted living community in Honolulu, Hawaii, that offers independent living, personal care, memory care, extended care, and respite services. With 16 years of operation, the community follows a continuum-of-care model that allows residents to transition between levels of support as their needs change while remaining in the same setting. Medicare is accepted, providing families with an additional option for managing care costs.

With the Haliʻa Memory Care program, the community provides memory support, which follows the Best Friends Approach, a care philosophy focused on dignity, connection, and individualized support for those living with memory loss. Meanwhile, residents requiring a higher level of assistance may receive services through the Lamakū Extended Care program. Accommodation options also include studio, one-bedroom, and companion suite floor plans.

Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with locally inspired meals served three times daily, along with a variety of on-site and off-site activities, excursions, and exercise classes. Furthermore, the Plaza Life Protocol wellness program offers structured monthly wellness initiatives. Volunteer opportunities also encourage engagement with the wider community. Common areas include a billiards room, movie theater, and piano lounge for recreation and socializing.

Nurse call systems, walk-in showers with grab bars, fire-rated doors, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems are among the safety features available. Visitation is welcomed, and children are encouraged to visit, helping residents maintain connections with family members across generations.

While Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center is located less than a quarter mile away, the immediate neighborhood is heavily car-dependent.

Facility Direct Line (808) 833-8880
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #17 / 23Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 17th out of 23 assisted living communities we track 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. 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.
16 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #71 / 92Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 71st 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.
19 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
License Number15-ALF
IslandOahu

Certifications & Programs

Best Friends™ Approach to memory care — Best Friends™A recognized dementia-care model built on treating each resident as a friend - using their life story, preferences and remaining strengths in daily care. Widely adopted and taught from published research, though adoption is self-implemented rather than externally audited.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesMultiple nurse call systems, walk-in shower with grab bars, fire-rated doors, smoke alarms, sprinkler systems

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Special Diets (Add-On)

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and linen services · Professional housekeeping and maintenance
Laundry & LinenListed as: Laundry service (add-on)
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyResident visitations are allowed, children welcome.
Admission CriteriaStandard admission paperwork and nursing assessment required.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Movie Theater
Computers
Recreation Area
Library
Fitness Center
Bistro
Media Room/Theater
Recreation/Games Rooms
Volunteer Program
Activities
Exercise Classes

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Plaza at Moanalua.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom Semi-Private / Shared Room
In-Room Features
Walk-In Shower With Grab Bars, Adjustable Bath Bench, And Showerhead

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Inspection History

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Honolulu's city center to The Plaza at Moanalua's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.23 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around East Honolulu

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. 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. LEC (Lamakū Extended Care):
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Plaza at Waikiki
AL
IL
MC
RC
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)
153
Facility 153
HI AVG 23
Rank #4 / 55
Yes
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 43
Rank #3 / 92
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 20
Rank #19 / 23
A+
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3
Rank #31 / 47
15
Facility 15
HI AVG 24
Rank #23 / 47
3.8
Facility 3.8
HI AVG 6.0
Rank #20 / 47
One Kalakaua Senior Living
AL
Honolulu-Yes
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 43
Rank #1 / 92
-
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 20
Rank #4 / 23
A+
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3
Rank #5 / 47
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 24
Rank #5 / 47
0.8
Facility 0.8
HI AVG 6.0
Rank #5 / 47
The Plaza at Moanalua
AL
IL
LEC
MC
RC
Honolulu (Moanalua)-No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 43
Rank #71 / 92
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 20
Rank #17 / 23
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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 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Hawaii

The Plaza at Moanalua is in Honolulu, Hawaii. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Eligibility

General
People eligible for Hawaii Medicaid under a covered eligibility group. Long-term services require the applicable clinical and financial assessment; QUEST Integration is not limited to seniors.
HI specifics
Benefits are based on medical necessity and clinical criteria.

What it provides

  • Medicaid health benefits and; for eligible members; institutional or home/community-based long-term services and supports.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
HI specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home & community support

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Eligibility

General
Eligible care recipients and caregivers assessed by the county Area Agency on Aging under Hawaii's Kupuna Care rules and an individualized support plan.
HI specifics
Services depend on assessed need and available funding.

What it provides

  • Authorized traditional or participant-directed long-term supports to help people remain at home and support caregivers; funding is paid for approved services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Hawaii)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home support

Chore Services Program

Hawaii Chore Services Program

Eligibility

General
Adults eligible for SSI or Hawaii DHS financial or Medicaid assistance who meet program requirements. People already receiving services from Medicaid health plans for aged, blind or disabled members are not eligible for this service.
HI specifics
The state explicitly describes Chore Services as available statewide.

What it provides

  • Approved housekeeping help; including cleaning; laundry; shopping and meal preparation; to support living in the community.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
HI specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
Cash assistance

Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

Hawaii Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

Asset limit
Countable resources no more than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple.

Eligibility

General
Hawaii residents age 65 or older or meeting Social Security blindness/disability criteria who meet the state financial rules. This gap-group benefit serves people with little or no federal benefits; households with a dependent child are referred to family assistance.

What it provides

  • Cash help with food; clothing; shelter and other essential living expenses.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Plaza at Moanalua

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is The Plaza at Moanalua in?
The Plaza at Moanalua is in the Moanalua neighborhood of Honolulu.
02 Is The Plaza at Moanalua in a walkable area?
The Plaza at Moanalua has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 What is the license number of The Plaza at Moanalua?
According to HI state health department records, The Plaza at Moanalua's license number is 15-ALF.
04 How long has The Plaza at Moanalua been in business?
The Plaza at Moanalua has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at The Plaza at Moanalua?
No, The Plaza at Moanalua has a no-pet policy.
06 What is the best email address for The Plaza at Moanalua?
The team at The Plaza at Moanalua can be reached at jmartinez@plazaassistedliving.com.
07 Are there photos of The Plaza at Moanalua?
Yes — there are 7 photos and videos of The Plaza at Moanalua in the photo gallery on this page.
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