Page 4 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. 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.
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.
Esamya Koh Care Home LLC
AL
NH
Waipahu
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #38 / 93
Private / Shared RoomsTeresita Koh
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #32 / 50
52
Facility 52
HI AVG 25
Rank #42 / 50
13.0
Facility 13.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #42 / 50
Poncethia R. Rambo’s
AL
MC
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
17
Facility 17
HI AVG 43
Rank #77 / 93
-Poncethia Rambo
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #14 / 50
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #16 / 50
Valley View Pearl City
AL
MC
Pearl City
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 43
Rank #70 / 93
-Carol Fardal
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #5 / 50
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 25
Rank #7 / 50
1.0
Facility 1.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #7 / 50
My Kind Heart
AL
Pearl City
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
65
Facility 65
HI AVG 43
Rank #22 / 93
Private / Shared RoomsImelda Hyde
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #32 / 50
80
Facility 80
HI AVG 25
Rank #48 / 50
20.0
Facility 20.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #49 / 50
Hawaii Loa Care Services LLC
AL
RESC
Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
28
Facility 28
HI AVG 43
Rank #63 / 93
Private RoomsSusan Halvorsen
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #32 / 50
69
Facility 69
HI AVG 25
Rank #47 / 50
17.3
Facility 17.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #47 / 50
Hale O Meleana
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Honolulu (Liliha - Kapalama)
176
Facility 176
HI AVG 23
Rank #2 / 57
No
37
Facility 37
HI AVG 43
Rank #53 / 93
-Kelly Davis
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
54
Facility 54
HI AVG 25
Rank #43 / 50
18.0
Facility 18.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #48 / 50
Island Care Home
AL
Hilo (Akolea Plantation Estates)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 43
Rank #86 / 93
Private / Shared RoomsHestia Yi Lee
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 25
Rank #34 / 50
9.7
Facility 9.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #38 / 50
Gutierrez ARCH
AL
Honolulu (Kaimuki)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 23
Rank #19 / 57
No
73
Facility 73
HI AVG 43
Rank #12 / 93
-Ruby Gutierrez Brister
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 25
Rank #38 / 50
13.0
Facility 13.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #42 / 50
R.K.C. Arch
AL
Ewa Beach (Ewa)
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 23
Rank #56 / 57
No
38
Facility 38
HI AVG 43
Rank #52 / 93
Private / Shared RoomsJosephine Fitzgerald
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 25
Rank #28 / 50
8.0
Facility 8.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #33 / 50
Acedo, Melba
AL
MC
Hilo
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 23
Rank #51 / 57
No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 43
Rank #72 / 93
-Melba Daak
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #11 / 50
11
Facility 11
HI AVG 25
Rank #17 / 50
3.7
Facility 3.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #19 / 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 Esamya Koh Care Home

Esamya Koh Care Home provides nursing home and assisted living care in Waipahu, HI. Nursing home care includes ongoing nursing and personal care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication in a resident’s own room. Having both care types may allow needs to increase without requiring a move to another community.

With 5 beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private and shared rooms are available, with a private room intended for one resident and a shared room suited to someone who wants to live with a companion. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives; Teresita Koh operates the home.

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Overview of Poncethia R. Rambo’s

Poncethia R. Rambo’s offers assisted living and memory care in Hilo, HI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With five beds, the community has a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, and Poncethia Rambo operates the community. It may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised memory care in a smaller community.

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Overview of Valley View Pearl City

Valley View Pearl City is a distinct community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Pearl City, HI, offering assisted living. Residents enjoy 24-hour personalized care with a compassionate and well-trained team dedicated to their well-being. With its cozy and spacious accommodations, the community accommodates up to five residents, ensuring they feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully designed amenities and exceptional services create the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

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My Kind Heart

98-034 Kuleana Place, Pearl City, HI 96782
Overview of My Kind Heart

Surrounded by convenient local amenities and serene parks like Blaisdell Park in Pearl City, HI, My Kind Heart is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care around the clock to meet their unique needs. Residents can ease their worries with a respectful and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities and household chores.

There’s no dull moment with an unending array of fun recreational activities and stimulating programs, highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking a place to spend their golden years, receiving the utmost care they deserve.

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Overview of Hawaii Loa Care Services

An esteemed community situated near recreation sites, including Paiko Beach in Panio Street, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii Loa Care Services, offers assisted living. The community features intimate and beautifully furnished accommodations alongside top-tier care around the clock to optimize residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities and household chores.

There’s no dull moment with a carefully curated calendar of engaging recreational programs and enriching activities that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Residents delight with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Mobility assistance and medication management are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is great for those seeking to retain their independence without the busy works in its cozy and nurturing environment.

Contact Hawaii Loa Care Services LLC

Overview of Hale O Meleana

Hale O Meleana is a compassionate assisted living community in Honolulu, HI, that offers residential care, memory care, and respite care. With its island-style living, the community is dedicated to providing older adults with a familiar environment. Chef-prepared meals, fun recreational activities, and therapy services are among the community’s high-quality services that aim to keep older adults well taken care of. The community’s dedication to enhancing older adults’ living experiences is anchored to their passion for maintaining their happiness and wellness.

Fitness activities, social events, and various programs tailored to residents’ interests are conducted for residents’ holistic wellness. A movie room, serene walking paths, and Lanai-themed gardens are among the community’s beautiful amenities, ensuring residents have a place to lounge and spend their free time. Located near St. Francis Medical Center and public transportation, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities. This senior living community is a trusted choice for retirement in Hawaii, especially with its dedicated services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Island Care Home

Experience exceptional care from Island Care Home, a dedicated community nestled in the tranquil residential area of Chong Street, Hilo, HI, offering assisted living. Residents enjoy the highest quality of life with a respectful and well-trained team attending to their personal needs 24/7. Purposely crafted and cozy accommodations are provided in a warm and nurturing environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to live with purpose and interact with their surroundings. Residents have hassle-free mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced meals served to satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking assistance to live a blissful retirement, especially with its extensive amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Gutierrez Arch

Located in the quiet residential area of Honolulu, HI, Gutierrez Arch is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. With accessible accommodations and an intimate setting, the community ensures residents are taken care of. Top-tier support is also provided for residents’ daily living activities and household tasks around the clock.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, fun activities and engaging programs are conducted. Here, residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. The community strives to help residents live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and nurturing environment.

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R.K.C. Arch

91-938 Hanakahi Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Overview of R.k.c. Arch

R.k.c. Arch is an assisted living community in Ewa Beach, HI, within the Ewa neighborhood. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents live in private or shared rooms. With three beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Private rooms give one resident an individual living space, while shared rooms are for someone comfortable having a roommate. The building is single-story, and Josephine Fitzgerald operates the community. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than being completed on foot.

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Overview of Acedo, Melba

Create meaningful moments with Acedo, Melba, a dedicated community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI, offering residential care and memory care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing top-tier care according to their needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Stimulating programs and engaging recreational activities are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and quality of life. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community strives to promote a warm and nurturing environment to maintain residents’ independence and dignity.

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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.