Yamashiro Care Home
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Kaneohe, HI

Yamashiro Care Home

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Kaneohe, HI

Overview of Yamashiro Care Home

On Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe sits Yamashiro Care Home, a five-bed state-licensed facility operated by Vivian Yamashiro. The licensing authority is Hawaii’s Department of Health, not federal CMS; this structural fact shapes everything about oversight and regulation.

The home is classified as a Type I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home, licensed under Hawaii’s state system (license 1412-C, expiring December 31, 2026). Residents access it for nursing home, assisted living, or memory care; Hawaii Medicaid coverage, PACE programs, and Medicare Savings Programs apply where eligible. Private-pay residents enter directly.

The location is 1.1 miles from Kaneohe city center, adjacent to the Parkway Recreation Center and Loko Waimaluhia Reservoir Fishing Area. Walk Score 35 captures the reality: somewhat walkable, a few errands on foot, most trips car-dependent. Five beds is genuinely small; a staff-resident dynamic operates at a different scale than 40-bed facilities or larger. That matters for both what the operational model is and what it isn’t.

Programming includes 24-hour nursing presence, recreational activities with emphasis on cognition (relevant for memory care residents), nutritionally planned meals, transportation access, and housekeeping support. For a state-licensed five-bed home, occupancy and staffing-to-resident ratios metrics are not required to be public. What you’re evaluating is a small, intimate care model under state oversight for rural Kaneohe.

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 #46 / 84Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 84 homes 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 cover every community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #113 / 174Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 174 homes 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 cover every community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number1412-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandOahu

Ownership & Operating Entity

Yamashiro Care Home is legally operated by Vivian Yamashiro.

Current Vacancies

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

Care & Accommodations

Ambulatory Type: Ambulatory
Diet Type: Special

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kaneohe's city center to Yamashiro Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Kaneohe

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. HMC (Haliʻa Memory 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.
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.
Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Kaneohe
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 43
Rank #26 / 84
No
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 50
Rank #140 / 174
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 25
Rank #29 / 56
4.8
Facility 4.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #29 / 56
The Plaza at Kaneohe
AL
HMC
IL
LEC
Kaneohe
36
Facility 36
HI AVG 43
Rank #33 / 84
No
78
Facility 78
HI AVG 50
Rank #33 / 174
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
7
Facility 7
HI AVG 19
Rank #35 / 43
A+-
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #55 / 56
57
Facility 57
HI AVG 25
Rank #50 / 56
6.3
Facility 6.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #34 / 56
Yamashiro Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Kaneohe
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
35
Facility 35
HI AVG 50
Rank #113 / 174
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Ka Malama Care Home
AL
Kaneohe
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
6
Facility 6
HI AVG 50
Rank #168 / 174
Private Rooms
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 19
Rank #12 / 43
-Helen Elizalde
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
36
Facility 36
HI AVG 25
Rank #42 / 56
9.0
Facility 9.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #43 / 56
Legacy Villa
AL
Kaneohe5 ResidentsNo
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 50
Rank #157 / 174
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Hawaii

Yamashiro Care Home is located in Kaneohe, 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 Yamashiro Care Home

Who is the owner of Yamashiro Care Home?

Yamashiro Care Home is legally operated by Vivian Yamashiro.

Is Yamashiro Care Home in a walkable area?

Yamashiro Care Home has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Yamashiro Care Home?

According to HI state health department records, Yamashiro Care Home's license number is 1412-C.

When does Yamashiro Care Home's license expire?

According to HI state health department records, Yamashiro Care Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Yamashiro Care Home?

No, Yamashiro Care Home has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Yamashiro Care Home have?

Yamashiro Care Home has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Yamashiro Care Home?

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

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