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Best Assisted Living in Hawaii

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 100 assisted living communities in Hawaii using State of Hawaii Department of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in HI
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Jun 2026
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100 homes
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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: 49/ 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: 43The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hawaii. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.

Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Kaneohe
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 43
Rank #27 / 87
No
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 49
Rank #141 / 178
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 61
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 25
Rank #30 / 61
4.8
Facility 4.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #29 / 61
15 Craigside
AL
ADC
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Nuuanu - Punchbowl)
45
Facility 45
HI AVG 43
Rank #26 / 87
No
50
Facility 50
HI AVG 49
Rank #85 / 178
Studio / 1 Bed-A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #38 / 61
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #25 / 61
2.0
Facility 2.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 61
Kahala Nui
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)
-No
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 49
Rank #46 / 178
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 19
Rank #17 / 44
A+----
The Plaza at Pearl City
AL
HMC
IL
SR
Pearl City (Kuala Street)
158
Facility 158
HI AVG 43
Rank #5 / 87
No
69
Facility 69
HI AVG 49
Rank #52 / 178
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
12
Facility 12
HI AVG 19
Rank #32 / 44
A+-
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 61
12
Facility 12
HI AVG 25
Rank #22 / 61
4.0
Facility 4.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #25 / 61
The Plaza at Waikiki
AL
HMC
IL
SR
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)
153
Facility 153
HI AVG 43
Rank #6 / 87
Yes
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 49
Rank #11 / 178
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 19
Rank #31 / 44
A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #38 / 61
15
Facility 15
HI AVG 25
Rank #27 / 61
3.8
Facility 3.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #24 / 61
The Plaza at Kaneohe
AL
NH
HMC
IL
LEC
Kaneohe
36
Facility 36
HI AVG 43
Rank #35 / 87
No
78
Facility 78
HI AVG 49
Rank #33 / 178
Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
7
Facility 7
HI AVG 19
Rank #36 / 44
A+-
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #60 / 61
57
Facility 57
HI AVG 25
Rank #54 / 61
6.3
Facility 6.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #35 / 61
Pālolo Chinese Home
AL
HOS
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Palolo)
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 43
Rank #44 / 87
No
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 49
Rank #156 / 178
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-A+Darlene Nakayama---
Roselani Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Kahului
-No
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 49
Rank #96 / 178
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 19
Rank #11 / 44
A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #38 / 61
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #25 / 61
3.5
Facility 3.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #22 / 61
The Plaza at Mililani
AL
NH
HMC
LEC
Mililani (Mililani Mauka - Launani Valley)
-No
12
Facility 12
HI AVG 49
Rank #152 / 178
Studio / Shared Suite
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 19
Rank #20 / 44
A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #38 / 61
23
Facility 23
HI AVG 25
Rank #32 / 61
5.8
Facility 5.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #32 / 61
Aina Haina Quality Living
AL
Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki)
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 87
No
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 49
Rank #87 / 178
Private / Couple Room
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 19
Rank #25 / 44
A+Ryan Jabs
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 61
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 25
Rank #40 / 61
9.7
Facility 9.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #45 / 61
The Plaza at Punchbowl
AL
HMC
IL
SR
Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus)
-No
88
Facility 88
HI AVG 49
Rank #24 / 178
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
HI AVG 19
Rank #9 / 44
A+-
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 61
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #15 / 61
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #17 / 61
Wilson Senior Living
AL
HC
HOS
NH
RESC
SNF
Kailua
-No
50
Facility 50
HI AVG 49
Rank #85 / 178
Private Rooms
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 19
Rank #25 / 44
A+----
The Plaza at Moanalua
AL
HMC
IL
LEC
RC
Honolulu (Moanalua)
-No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 49
Rank #138 / 178
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 19
Rank #27 / 44
A+----
Aiea Heights Senior Living
AL
RESC
Aiea (Aiea Heights Drive)
22
Facility 22
HI AVG 43
Rank #41 / 87
No
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 49
Rank #135 / 178
-
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 19
Rank #4 / 44
A+Satoru Izutsu
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #38 / 61
61
Facility 61
HI AVG 25
Rank #55 / 61
15.3
Facility 15.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #56 / 61
Caring Manoa
AL
RESC
Honolulu (Manoa)
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 87
No
33
Facility 33
HI AVG 49
Rank #115 / 178
-
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 19
Rank #27 / 44
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Overview of Rodriguez Care Home

Rodriguez Care Home is a dedicated community located in the thriving residential area of Pearl City, HI, offering assisted living. Residents keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly qualified team helping with their daily living activities and household chores around the clock. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are provided in a warm and nurturing environment to optimize comfort and safety.

From live entertainment and fun games, residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of recreational activities and stimulating programs for their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs through delightful and healthy dining options. Medication management and non-ambulatory care are provided for residents’ healthcare needs. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care for their unique needs, especially with purposely designed amenities and cozy spaces.

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Overview of Wisdom Home Care

Make the most of your best years with Wisdom Home Care, a trusted community set in the serene neighborhood of Waipahu, HI, offering assisted living. The community provides exceptional care for four residents in its cozy and nurturing setting. Here, residents do not have to worry about household responsibilities and daily living activities, with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock.

There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides transfer assistance, medication management, and move-in coordination for residents’ convenience. Residents can thrive and live up to their potential amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly environment.

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Overview of Care Homes by Hale Makua

Serenely tucked between Kahului Community Center Park and Kahului Park at Kaulana Street, Kahului, HI, Care Homes by Hale Makua is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Residents experience exceptional care with a responsible and highly skilled team attending to their personal needs 24/7. The community also handles housekeeping and laundry, so residents can enjoy hassle-free living.

Residents spend their days as they please with a well-thought-out calendar of recreational activities and group events, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and arrangements for medical and dental appointments for residents’ convenience and safety. Residents do not have to worry about their special needs amidst the community’s well-maintained amenities and beautiful 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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Overview of Rose Hwang’s Care Home

Cherish every moment with Rose Hwang’s Care Home, a trusted community located in the quiet setting of Palamoi Street, Pearl City, HI, offering assisted living. The community provides exceptional care for up to four residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a kind and highly trained team attending to their personal needs and household responsibilities.

Here, residents elevate retirement with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and strengths. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation with delightful and healthy dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and transportation services for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its cozy and nurturing environment, residents experience the best of their golden years.

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Overview of Wilson Senior Living

Wilson Senior Living is located in the Aikahi neighborhood of Kailua, at 96 Kaneohe Bay Drive. This elegantly furnished, state-of-the-art care facility welcomes people who require care around-the-clock but do not frequently need skilled nursing care.

11,000 square foot homes with warm common areas and private, fully furnished bedrooms and private bathrooms are available to residents. Each room has a call system, an electric Tempur-Pedic bed, a flat-screen TV with basic cable, Wi-Fi, a landline phone with a discrete number, a desk, a chair, dressers, a built-in closet system, a remote-controlled air conditioner, and a ceiling fan. Residents of Wilson Senior Living Kailua live “family-style,” embracing each day with purpose and giving the term “senior living” new meaning.

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Overview of The Plaza at Moanalua

Set in a peaceful Honolulu neighborhood near the Moanalua Valley, The Plaza at Moanalua offers the broadest continuum of senior living on Oahu, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Haliʻa Memory Care, Lamakū Extended Care, and Short-Term Respite, all under one roof. Whether residents are seeking an active, maintenance-free lifestyle or higher-acuity support, Moanalua provides a true age-in-place experience so loved ones never have to move communities as their needs evolve.

Our Haliʻa Memory Care program uses the nationally recognized Best Friends Approach®, while Lamakū Extended Care delivers compassionate support for residents with more complex needs. Residents enjoy locally-inspired dining, engaging activities, beautifully maintained common areas including a billiards room, movie theater, and piano lounge, and the warmth of a true ohana environment, all delivered with aloha, dignity, and respect for kupuna.

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Overview of Lunalilo Home

For over a century, Lunalilo Home has stood holding the promise of hope, dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing community for all kūpuna (elders). Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or a loved one, Lunalilo Home is committed to providing exceptional programs and services. From residential care to adult day care, respite care, and meals-to-go, every program is rooted in native Hawaiian culture and values, particularly the spirit of aloha. Lunalilo Home’s compassionate staff and innovative programs work together to create an environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years to the fullest. 

Lunalilo Home offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where residents receive around-the-clock care and support in a setting that feels like family. Residents can choose from single, double, or multi-person occupancy rooms, all furnished with basic amenities. The home provides delicious meals and snacks, with a sample menu available to ensure residents receive healthy and satisfying food options. The warm staff is available to provide assistance with personal care, medication management, and first aid. Residents also have access to various recreational, cultural, and spiritual activities as well as laundry services and transportation to medical appointments. At Lunalilo Home, every effort is made to ensure that residents receive the care and support they need to live a comfortable and fulfilling life.

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Overview of King Lunalilo Trust

With its historical roots, King Lunalilo Trust is an exceptional senior living community settling at Kekauluohi Street, Honolulu, HI, that offers residential care, respite care, adult day center, and meals-to-go. Originally providing care for Hawaiians, the community has begun to extend its top-tier care and assistance to seniors who would love to live on its premises. The community features beautifully made accommodations including single, double, or multi-person occupancy rooms. King Lunalilo Trust graces its residents with a peaceful environment to ensure they live a comfortable and worry-free lifestyle.

The community fosters a nurturing environment, delivering the highest quality care and assistance with a friendly and dedicated team 24/7. Featuring its very own Kauhale Kupuna Strategic Plan, the community aims to extend its quality care and residence to more seniors. Residents enjoy balanced meals daily, alongside recreational, cultural, and spiritual activities. King Lunalilo Trust provides an unforgettable retirement experience filled with inspiration and warmth.

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Overview of Oililua Eldercare – Waipahu

Create meaningful moments with Oililua Eldercare – Waipahu, a trusted community in Waipahu, HI, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community also provides purposefully designed and cozy accommodations in a welcoming and nurturing environment for the finest retirement experience.

For a change of scenery, two exciting trips are conducted, alongside a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities for residents’ leisure and wellness. Here, residents do not have to worry about their dietary preferences with delightful and healthy dining options prepared for a satisfactory dining experience. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy whenever necessary. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s charming setting and inviting spaces.

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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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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 100 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.