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Best Assisted Living in Honolulu, HI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 assisted living communities in Honolulu, HI 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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Jul 2026
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15 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Honolulu, HI. 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: 44The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Honolulu, HI. 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.

15 Craigside
AL
ADC
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Nuuanu - Punchbowl)
45
Facility 45
HI AVG 43
Rank #25 / 84
No
50
Facility 50
HI AVG 49
Rank #85 / 177
Studio / 1 Bed-A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #25 / 56
2.0
Facility 2.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 56
Kahala Nui
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)
-No
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 49
Rank #46 / 177
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 19
Rank #17 / 43
A+----
Kalākaua Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #23 / 84
No
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 49
Rank #3 / 177
Private Suites---
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
25
Facility 25
HI AVG 25
Rank #35 / 56
6.3
Facility 6.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #34 / 56
The Plaza at Punchbowl
AL
HMC
IL
SR
Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus)
-No
88
Facility 88
HI AVG 49
Rank #24 / 177
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
HI AVG 19
Rank #8 / 43
A+-
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 25
Rank #15 / 56
2.7
Facility 2.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #17 / 56
Ilima at Leihano
AL
IL
MC
Kapolei (City Center)
-Yes
67
Facility 67
HI AVG 49
Rank #54 / 177
-
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 19
Rank #21 / 43
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Wilson Home Care Honolulu
AL
HC
HOS
NH
RESC
SNF
Honolulu (Downtown)
-No
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 49
Rank #11 / 177
-
30
Facility 30
HI AVG 19
Rank #7 / 43
A+----
Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Honolulu
40
Facility 40
HI AVG 43
Rank #29 / 84
No
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 49
Rank #155 / 177
-
1
Facility 1
HI AVG 19
Rank #40 / 43
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0
Facility 0
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #1 / 56
-
Facility -
HI AVG 25
Rank #1 / 56
0.0
Facility 0.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #1 / 56
Kīnā ‘Ole Estate
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Kaneohe
-No
56
Facility 56
HI AVG 49
Rank #75 / 177
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King Lunalilo Trust
AL
ADC
RESC
RC
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)
40
Facility 40
HI AVG 43
Rank #29 / 84
No
48
Facility 48
HI AVG 49
Rank #90 / 177
---Ceo Keolamaikalani Dean
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
112
Facility 112
HI AVG 25
Rank #56 / 56
28.0
Facility 28.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #56 / 56
Manoa Senior Care
AL
NH
RESC
Honolulu (Kaimuki)
-No
78
Facility 78
HI AVG 49
Rank #33 / 177
-
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 19
Rank #11 / 43
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Aiea Heights Senior Living
AL
RESC
Aiea (Aiea Heights Drive)
22
Facility 22
HI AVG 43
Rank #38 / 84
No
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 49
Rank #135 / 177
-
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 19
Rank #4 / 43
A+Satoru Izutsu
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
61
Facility 61
HI AVG 25
Rank #51 / 56
15.3
Facility 15.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #51 / 56
Hale Nohea
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Honolulu (Kaimuki)
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 43
Rank #43 / 84
No
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 49
Rank #157 / 177
---Patricia Mosher---
Hale O Meleana
AL
NH
MC
RESC
RC
Honolulu (Liliha - Kapalama)
176
Facility 176
HI AVG 43
Rank #4 / 84
No
37
Facility 37
HI AVG 49
Rank #108 / 177
---Kelly Davis
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
54
Facility 54
HI AVG 25
Rank #49 / 56
18.0
Facility 18.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #54 / 56
Caring Manoa
AL
RESC
Honolulu (Manoa)
8
Facility 8
HI AVG 43
Rank #43 / 84
No
33
Facility 33
HI AVG 49
Rank #115 / 177
-
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 19
Rank #27 / 43
A+Todd Pang---
Overview of 15 Craigside

Burrowed at the heart of downtown Honolulu, 15 Craigside enchants with a picturesque view of the mountains and valleys near Craigside Place, Honolulu, HI providing independent living. The community features well-lit and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments with den and private lanais. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, 15 Craigside strives to deliver care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

The community fosters a friendly and vibrant environment, providing seniors with activities and programs for learning and enjoyment. Satisfying its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves delicious and healthy meals three times a day. Amenities include a fitness center, an indoor pool, a spacious lobby, a library, a chapel, a resident store, and a beautiful solarium.

Contact 15 Craigside

Overview of Kahala Nui

Experience an island-like living with Kahala Nui located at Malia Street, Honolulu, HI. A one-of-a-kind senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and comprehensive nursing. With its in-campus Hi’olani Care Center, the community ensures seniors’ needs are heard and well-taken care of. Providing aesthetic and warm floor plans including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, residents enjoy relaxing and safe accommodation.

The community focuses on the wellness of the seniors, utilizing a holistic view in conducting activities and programs related to arts, dance, entertainment, education, and fitness. As a person-centered life plan community, Kahala Nui fosters a family-like environment centered on its core belief ‘ohana. Residents enjoy island-style cuisine and casual dining with flexible meal plans three times daily. Sitting on an aesthetically landscaped land, the community includes a variety of fabulous amenities including a jacuzzi, a pool, a fitness center, Hatsunes garden, and spacious common areas for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of Kalākaua Gardens

Kalākaua Gardens, located in Honolulu, HI, is a senior living community primarily offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Their independent living option provides residents with studio-style and one bedroom accommodations featuring emergency alert systems, and personalized climate control. All utilities are also already covered except for telephone, and in room wifi and cable services are also available.

This senior living community’s amenities provides residents with so many things to enjoy; from their chef-prepared meals in a restaurant style dining room, to their housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation. Additionally, the residents may also participate in fitness classes as well as social and cultural outings, providing opportunities to create new relationships in their retirement years, as well as memories to look back on.

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Overview of The Plaza at Punchbowl

Located in historic Honolulu near the Punchbowl Crater and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, The Plaza at Punchbowl offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Haliʻa Memory Care, and Short-Term Respite in a peaceful, established neighborhood rich with history and natural beauty.

Our Haliʻa Memory Care program uses the nationally recognized Best Friends Approach®, providing person-centered care that honors each resident’s life story and preferences. Residents enjoy locally-inspired dining, engaging daily activities, beautifully maintained common areas including a piano lounge, and the warmth of a true ohana environment. With personalized care plans, on-site wellness support, and a dedicated team, The Plaza at Punchbowl gives families peace of mind that their loved ones are cared for with aloha, dignity, and respect for kupuna.

Contact The Plaza at Punchbowl

Overview of Ilima at Leihano

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof, Ilima at Leihano is a senior living community on the island of Oahu in Kapolei, Hawaii. Operating for 19 years, it sits in Kapolei’s City Center neighborhood, an area of the island often called its “Second City.” It’s a short 0.6 miles from the city center, and the nearest hospital, Pali Momi Medical Center, is about 9.46 miles away.

Residents here can access transportation for outside appointments, and the community partners with local healthcare specialists to help coordinate care. Daily support comprises housekeeping, laundry, and help with grocery shopping and errands, so occupants can rely on the team for daily life logistics. An in-house culinary team prepares meals for residents as part of the community’s dining program. For recreation and socializing, Ilima at Leihano offers a swimming pool, an arts and crafts center, a fitness center, and a movie or theater room, giving occupants an array of ways to stay active and engaged. The moderately walkable surrounding area carries a Walk Score of 67, so some errands are doable on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities within reach.

Families navigating memory care, assisted living, or independent living options in Kapolei may find it beneficial to inquire directly about which of the home’s three care types would best fit their loved one’s current needs.

Contact Ilima at Leihano

Wilson Home Care Honolulu

711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 450, Honolulu, HI 96813
Overview of Wilson Home Care Honolulu

A one-of-a-kind home care provider situated in Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI, Wilson Home Care offers a variety of care services including skilled nursing, incontinence care, companionship, personal care, and assistance with daily living. As one of the largest and most trusted home health care agencies, Wilson Home Care promotes a compassionate and professional environment for seniors to age comfortably at their homes. Moreover, the homecare strives to provide the best care and assistance suited to the client’s needs and desires.

Wilson Home Care values respect and independence, ensuring that its caregivers provide enough space for seniors and their families to live freely and with dignity. Fostering trusting bonds and connections with the seniors, children, and families, the home health care provider respects their boundaries and privacy. Empowering the individuals in need to live confidently and independently, the homecare provider strives to help them maximize their full potential.

Contact Wilson Home Care Honolulu

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.

Contact Gutierrez ARCH

Overview of Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center

Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, residential care, and respite care. It has 40 beds and 24 hour staffing.

Respite care may be a good fit for families needing short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers. Services include rehabilitation, in home services, Meals to Go, and the Older Adult Home Modification Program. State inspections have reviewed the center’s routine care and safety standards.

Contact Palolo Chinese Home Adult Day Care Center

Overview of Kīnā ‘ole Estate

Located on the Windward side of Oahu,  Kīnā ‘ole Estate provides its residents with a secure, cozy, and enjoyable environment created to give them both the independence they want and the support they might need. This community offers the highest level of senior care across its 5 fully licensed care homes. Their dedicated staff adapts to each resident’s needs and can care for their residents through the end stage of life.

Kīnā ‘ole Estate offers a special combination of senior housing, personalized supportive services, memory care, expanded care, and adult health care designed to respond to the individual needs of our residents who require help with activities of daily living. The suites are always your private retreat and come partially furnished. The interior design of Kīnā ‘ole Estate has been pre planned using neutral colors, and it is now just waiting for the finishing touches and priceless possessions that make a house a home.

Contact Kīnā ‘Ole Estate

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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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 Honolulu, HI

What is the average cost of assisted living in Honolulu, HI?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Honolulu, HI is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Honolulu, HI?

Assisted living in Honolulu, HI typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Honolulu, HI?

Assisted living facilities in Honolulu, HI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.