
Compare Senior Communities around Hawaii
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani | SC AL IL NH RC SNF | Kaneohe | 44
Facility
44
HI AVG
43
Rank
#26 / 84 | No |
18
Facility
18
HI AVG
49
Rank
#140 / 177 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 56 | 19
Facility
19
HI AVG
25
Rank
#29 / 56 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#29 / 56 |
| Arcadia Retirement Residence | SC ADC HC IL NH SNF | Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus) | 91
Facility
91
HI AVG
43
Rank
#18 / 84 | No |
86
Facility
86
HI AVG
49
Rank
#27 / 177 | - | - | A+ | 8
Facility
8
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#54 / 56 | 42
Facility
42
HI AVG
25
Rank
#47 / 56 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#28 / 56 |
| Lanai Community Hospital | SC NH SNF | Lanai City (7Th Street) | 10
Facility
10
HI AVG
43
Rank
#42 / 84 | No |
58
Facility
58
HI AVG
49
Rank
#68 / 177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | SC NH PC SNF | Honolulu (Kaimuki) | 100
Facility
100
HI AVG
43
Rank
#13 / 84 | No |
11
Facility
11
HI AVG
49
Rank
#152 / 177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Pearl City Nursing Home | SC NH PC SNF | Pearl City (Lehua Avenue) | 122
Facility
122
HI AVG
43
Rank
#8 / 84 | No |
73
Facility
73
HI AVG
49
Rank
#44 / 177 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oahu Care Facility | SC NH SNF | Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili) | 82
Facility
82
HI AVG
43
Rank
#19 / 84 | No |
93
Facility
93
HI AVG
49
Rank
#19 / 177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Craigside | SC ADC AL 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 |
| Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala) | 20
Facility
20
HI AVG
43
Rank
#39 / 84 | No |
71
Facility
71
HI AVG
49
Rank
#46 / 177 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 56 | 24
Facility
24
HI AVG
25
Rank
#32 / 56 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#39 / 56 |
| One Kalakaua Senior Living | SC AL | Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus) | - | Yes |
98
Facility
98
HI AVG
49
Rank
#3 / 177 | - | 28
Facility
28
HI AVG
19
Rank
#8 / 43 | A+ | 2
Facility
2
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#7 / 56 | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
25
Rank
#9 / 56 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#9 / 56 |
| Attention Plus Care | SC HC NH RC SNF | Honolulu (Ala Moana) | - | No |
98
Facility
98
HI AVG
49
Rank
#3 / 177 | - | 43
Facility
43
HI AVG
19
Rank
#3 / 43 | A+ | - | - | - |
| The Plaza at Pearl City | SC AL HMC IL SR | Pearl City (Kuala Street) | 158
Facility
158
HI AVG
43
Rank
#5 / 84 | No |
69
Facility
69
HI AVG
49
Rank
#52 / 177 | Studio / 1 Bed / Suite | 12
Facility
12
HI AVG
19
Rank
#31 / 43 | A+ | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 56 | 12
Facility
12
HI AVG
25
Rank
#22 / 56 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#25 / 56 |
| The Plaza at Waikiki | SC AL HMC IL SR | Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili) | 153
Facility
153
HI AVG
43
Rank
#6 / 84 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
HI AVG
49
Rank
#11 / 177 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 14
Facility
14
HI AVG
19
Rank
#30 / 43 | A+ | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#36 / 56 | 15
Facility
15
HI AVG
25
Rank
#27 / 56 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#24 / 56 |
| Hilo Medical Center | SC NH | Hilo (Waianuenue Avenue) | 52
Facility
52
HI AVG
43
Rank
#22 / 84 | No |
7
Facility
7
HI AVG
49
Rank
#165 / 177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kahala Nui | SC 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+ | - | - | - |
| Harry & Jeanette Weinberg – Philip Street Apartments | SC IL | Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili) | - | Yes |
96
Facility
96
HI AVG
49
Rank
#11 / 177 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
Mālama Maika’i Health and Wellness Alliance has spent the last five years coordinating in-home senior care across Honolulu, led by Gwendolyn Villanueva. There’s no building to picture here. The agency’s nurses and aides go to clients, not the other way around, showing up at someone’s actual home to do the actual care.
The service list reads like a menu built for real life, not a brochure. Personal care, companion care, basic transportation, help recovering after surgery, short stretches of respite relief for a family caregiver who just needs a weekend. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle the clinical side, offering 24-hour medical oversight and ongoing health monitoring, and the agency also covers end-of-life hospice care when that’s what’s needed.
None of this comes as one fixed package. Staff build it around each client’s actual medical timeline, which matters more than it might sound like it does, since a person recovering from surgery needs something completely different from a person settling into long-term hospice support.
What this adds up to is a home care option for families in Honolulu who want a loved one to stay put, in their own space, while still getting real nursing-level support when the situation calls for it.
Tucked between the beautiful Kailua Beach Park and Kailua District Park in Kailua, HI, Fujii Care Home is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also handles daily chores and maintenance, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without the busy work.
A carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted so residents can live actively and remain socially connected. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its intimate and welcoming setting, residents will surely thrive and live up to their potential.
Beautifully nestled in the harmonious setting of Hoomalu Street, Pearl City, HI, Zen Residences is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Accommodating up to five residents, the community provides top-tier care 24/7, alongside intimate and purposely designed accommodations, for a better quality of life. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps with daily living activities and household chores for a worry-free lifestyle.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs encourage residents to live happily and remain socially engaged. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents will surely thrive in the community’s vibrant and nurturing environment, especially with its exceptional care and dedicated services.
Ideally located near Thomas H Gentry Community Park along Renton Road in Ewa Beach, HI, De Thompson Village is an esteemed 62+ community that offers independent living. The community features 84 beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom accommodations, prioritizing residents’ comfort and familiarity. An on-site manager and maintenance team are also available for residents’ convenience.
Residents enjoy plenty of recreation sites and convenient local amenities, ensuring a vibrant and active lifestyle. Public transportation and grocery stores are situated nearby, providing residents with convenient access to their necessities. The community is ideal for those seeking to live independently in their golden years, especially with its purposely built amenities and friendly setting.
Hale Ku’ike is where seniors can discover a truly exceptional memory care senior living experience. This community is dedicated to providing unparalleled memory care services, offering a nurturing environment specifically designed for individuals with dementia-related illnesses. At Hale Ku’ike, they believe in the power of memory care therapy to enhance the lives of their residents. The team of compassionate professionals is well-versed in specialized memory care techniques and therapies. Through personalized programs tailored to individual needs, they strive to promote cognitive function, engagement, and overall well-being.
With spacious and well-lit interiors, the community boasts a warm and inviting ambiance that promotes a sense of peace and security. The circular pathways ensure ease of navigation, while the carefully selected furniture and design elements create a soothing and homelike atmosphere. From stimulating games to creative pursuits, the dedicated team aims to provide meaningful experiences that spark joy and foster cognitive abilities. Caregivers and therapists work closely with residents, tailoring activities to their interests and abilities, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience.
Peacefully nestled in the beautiful setting of Lunalilo Home Road, Honolulu, HI, Lani’oli Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior Care is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Residents here enjoy the highest quality of life with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Purposely designed and sophisticated accommodations in a cozy and friendly setting are available to accommodate up to five residents and optimize their independence.
With a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Three delicious and well-balanced meals with delightful snacks are served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication administration and incontinence management are also provided for residents’ independence. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to spend their golden years without worries, especially with its intimate and welcoming spaces.
Caring Manoa is a family-owned assisted living community in Honolulu, HI, offering assistance with daily living activities. With its intimate, home-like setting, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort throughout their stay. Housekeeping, well-balanced meals, and innovative recreational activities are among the exceptional services provided to help residents live independently. Along with generous caregiver ratios, customized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences.
Daily family visits, fitness programs, and social events provide residents with emotional support and help them maintain holistic wellness. Residents can also relax and make friends with clean and accessible amenities like the garden, spacious rooms, and lively gathering areas. Located near Round Top Forest Reserve in the quiet residential area of Honolulu, the community guarantees a laid-back lifestyle. This assisted living community has high standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Hawaii.
At 1010 Wanaka Street in Salt Lake, Hawaii, Serenity Barrie offers both memory care and assisted living in the same community. That combination matters more than it might sound. Families don’t always know in advance how a loved one’s needs will change, and having both levels of care under one roof means a move to a different building isn’t automatically part of that picture.
The surrounding area is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 37. A handful of nearby errands are realistic on foot, though most trips outside the community still call for a car.
Serenity Barrie fits families in the Salt Lake area who want a single community equipped to handle both memory care and assisted living needs, rather than searching separately for each.
Hale Ku‘ike Pali is where seniors can discover a truly exceptional memory care senior living experience. This community is dedicated to providing unparalleled memory care services, offering a nurturing environment designed for individuals with dementia-related illnesses. At Hale Ku‘ike Pali, they believe in the power of memory care therapy to enhance the lives of their residents. The team of compassionate professionals is well-versed in specialized memory care techniques and therapies. They strive to promote cognitive function, engagement, and overall well-being through personalized programs tailored to individual needs.
With spacious and well-lit interiors, the community boasts a warm and inviting ambiance that promotes peace and security. The circular pathways ensure easy navigation, while the carefully selected furniture and design elements create a soothing and homelike atmosphere. From stimulating games to creative pursuits, the dedicated team aims to provide meaningful experiences that spark joy and foster cognitive abilities. Caregivers and therapists work closely with residents, tailoring activities to their interests and abilities, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience.
Live a worry-free retirement at Jerez Care Home, an idyllic retreat in Puukani Street, Kahului, HI, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with their daily living activities 24/7. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community has beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations for residents to feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Here, residents are encouraged to live happily and actively with a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided to optimize residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is great for those seeking to maintain independence without the busy work amidst its purposely designed and welcoming amenities.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these 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 Senior Communities in Hawaii
What is senior living?
Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
How many senior communities are listed on this page?
This page features 177 senior communities in Hawaii. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.













