
Compare Assisted Living around Honolulu
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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.













