Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Hawaii

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 94 assisted living communities in HI using HI Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in HI
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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-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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Knight’s Victoria House
AL
HC
RESC
Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
25
Facility 25
HI AVG 43
Rank #67 / 93
Private Rooms--Maeann Arciaga
1
Facility 1
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #3 / 50
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 25
Rank #3 / 50
0.5
Facility 0.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #3 / 50
Aiea Heights Senior Living
AL
RESC
Aiea
22
Facility 22
HI AVG 23
Rank #12 / 57
No
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 43
Rank #70 / 93
-
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 20
Rank #2 / 23
A+Satoru Izutsu
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #32 / 50
61
Facility 61
HI AVG 25
Rank #45 / 50
15.3
Facility 15.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #45 / 50
Ka Malama Care Home
AL
Kaneohe
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
6
Facility 6
HI AVG 43
Rank #90 / 93
Private Rooms
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 20
Rank #6 / 23
-Helen Elizalde
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #32 / 50
36
Facility 36
HI AVG 25
Rank #37 / 50
9.0
Facility 9.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #37 / 50
One Kalakaua Senior Living
AL
Honolulu
-Yes
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 43
Rank #1 / 93
-
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 20
Rank #4 / 23
A+-
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #5 / 50
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 25
Rank #5 / 50
0.8
Facility 0.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #5 / 50
Elisa Cabal Care Home
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 43
Rank #79 / 93
Private / Shared Rooms--Elisa Cabal
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #5 / 50
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #11 / 50
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 50
Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Honolulu
40
Facility 40
HI AVG 23
Rank #8 / 57
No
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 43
Rank #84 / 93
-
1
Facility 1
HI AVG 20
Rank #23 / 23
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0
Facility 0
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #1 / 50
0
Facility 0
HI AVG 25
Rank #1 / 50
0.0
Facility 0.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #1 / 50
Lanihale
AL
RESC
Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
69
Facility 69
HI AVG 43
Rank #17 / 93
Private Rooms--Lani Moore
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
34
Facility 34
HI AVG 25
Rank #36 / 50
8.5
Facility 8.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #36 / 50
Aloha Nui Care Home
AL
RESC
Pearl City
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 43
Rank #60 / 93
Private / Semi-Private Rooms--Min Hye Takamatsu
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #11 / 50
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 50
Ohanalani
AL
MC
Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #38 / 93
Private / Shared Rooms--Nora Soriano-Trias
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #5 / 50
12
Facility 12
HI AVG 25
Rank #18 / 50
6.0
Facility 6.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #27 / 50
Roselani Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Kahului
-Yes
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 43
Rank #43 / 93
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 20
Rank #6 / 23
A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #32 / 50
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #21 / 50
3.5
Facility 3.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #18 / 50

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 94 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Knight’s Victoria House

Knight’s Victoria House provides assisted living, home care, and residential care in Honolulu, Hawaii. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while home care brings support to a person’s own home. Residential care combines a place to live with care available in that setting.

The home has five beds, so it may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private rooms give each resident a single personal living space, and the single story building is in the Kuliouou, Kalani Iki neighborhood. MaeAnn Arciaga operates Knight’s Victoria House.

Contact Knight’s Victoria House

Overview of Aiea Heights Senior Living

Overlooking the picturesque Manoa Stream, Aiea Heights Senior Living is an exceptional senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Kalei Road, Honolulu, HI, that provides assisted living. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community offers private rooms. Waialae Senior Living takes pride in a team of compassionate, well-trained nurses and nurse practitioners delivering round-the-clock care and assistance.

Aiea Heights Senior Living fosters a warm and welcoming environment wherein residents receive the attention they need. The community serves three healthy and delicious meals monitored by dietitians to ensure their dietary needs and preferences are satisfied. Experience a worry-free and relaxing lifestyle with the utmost support from the community.

Contact Aiea Heights Senior Living

Overview of Ka Malama Care Home

Helen Elizalde operates Ka Malama Care Home, a small senior living property that has served the Heeia neighborhood of Kaneohe, Hawaii, for 24 years. The single-story layout contains five private rooms, keeping the environment small and residential. The daily routine blends room and board with on-site personal care, temporary respite options, and hospice coordination.

The property features a shared living area with Wi-Fi access, an internal hair salon, and daily activities like arts and crafts. Licensed nurses work on-site to handle round-the-clock medication distribution and clinical care, though state oversight reviews show regular citations regarding medication tracking and care paperwork.

The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 6 out of 100, showing that the immediate area is car-dependent and requires a vehicle for standard shopping trips, though the campus sits about 3.6 miles from Adventist Health Castle hospital.

Prospective families looking at residential options on Oahu can contact Ka Malama Care Home and ask about current room vacancies. Setting up an on-site visit is a straightforward way to see the private room setups, discuss state compliance plans with management, and get a clear picture of the monthly care rates.

Contact Ka Malama Care Home

Overview of One Kalakaua Senior Living

One Kalakaua Senior Living provides assisted living in Honolulu, HI, with help available for medication, bathing, meals, shopping, and companion care. A resident can receive support with several daily needs while continuing to live in the community. This setting may be a good fit for someone who needs help with several routine tasks but does not require a different care type.

The area has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, making it a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Residents have access to a dining facility, exercise facilities, wellness and leisure programs, a pool, and a spa, with on site options for meals, activity, and recreation. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy, and pets are allowed.

Contact One Kalakaua Senior Living

Overview of Elisa Cabal Care Home

Spend your golden years comfortably with Elisa Cabal Care Home, a trusted community located in the serene neighborhood of Hilo, HI, offering assisted living. The community is dedicated to residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Residents can maintain their independence without the busy work, especially with a compassionate and highly trained team that helps with household chores and maintenance.

Engage in fun recreational activities and enriching programs conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served so that residents can enjoy a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, transfer assistance, and transportation services for residents’ convenience and safety. With its well-maintained amenities and exceptional services, residents will surely enjoy a blissful retirement.

Contact Elisa Cabal Care Home

Overview of Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center

Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center provides adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, nursing home care, residential care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Honolulu, HI. Adult day care offers support during the day, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication.

Nursing home care and skilled nursing serve residents who need ongoing residential nursing care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, hospice care addresses needs at the end of life, and respite care offers a temporary stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and the center also offers Senior Day Care, In Home Services, Meals to Go, and the Older Adult Home Modification Program for daytime care, assistance at home, take home meals, and home changes for older adults. Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center may be a good fit for a family seeking daytime support, a brief respite stay, or several residential and nursing care options in a smaller community.

Contact Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center

Overview of Lanihale

Lanihale offers assisted living and residential care in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the Kuliouou and Kalani Iki neighborhood. Assisted living can provide help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private room, giving each resident a single private space.

With five beds, Lanihale is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident may be able to manage selected nearby errands without driving. Lani Moore operates Lanihale.

Contact Lanihale

Overview of Aloha Nui Care Home

Aloha Nui Care Home provides assisted living and residential care in Pearl City, HI. Residents receive professional care and supervision around the clock, with help with daily activities as their everyday needs require. With five beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a small community where staff and residents can know one another.

Private and semi-private rooms are available. A private room gives a resident personal space, while a semi-private room allows them to share with someone else. Support with medical appointments helps residents manage appointment-related needs. Min Hye Takamatsu owns and operates Aloha Nui Care Home.

Contact Aloha Nui Care Home

Overview of Ohanalani

Ohanalani provides assisted living and memory care in Honolulu, HI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for a resident at risk of wandering. With five beds, Ohanalani is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Private rooms suit a resident who wants a room to themselves, while shared rooms give a resident a companion in the same living space. Ohanalani may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because assisted living and memory care are available in one community. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Nora Soriano-Trias operates Ohanalani.

Contact Ohanalani

Overview of Roselani Place

Serving older adults in Kahului, Hawaii, for 24 years, Roselani Place is an assisted living community that offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and care needs. The mid-rise community provides an established residential setting in Central Maui, where the surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, allowing access to a few nearby services on foot while most destinations require transportation.

Additionally, the community is subject to regular inspections under Hawaii’s residential care licensing requirements. Recent reviews have identified areas requiring continued attention, particularly in medication management and clinical documentation. In response, corrective action plans have been submitted.

Contact Roselani Place

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Hawaii at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $12,000The average monthly cost across facilities in Hawaii. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hawaii. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 23The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hawaii. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Hawaii

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Hawaii?

Assisted living in Hawaii supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Hawaii?

Assisted living in Hawaii is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Hawaii Medicaid cover assisted living?

Hawaii Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Hawaii) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 94 assisted living facilities in Hawaii. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Hawaii?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hawaii, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Hawaii?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.