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| Haili Elderly Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Hilo (Downtown Hilo) | - | Yes |
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#28 / 178 | 1 Bed Apartment |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Hilo | - | No |
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#173 / 178 | 1 Bed Apartment |
| Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Hilo | 66
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#23 / 86 | No |
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#90 / 178 | 1 Bed Apartments |
Peacefully set near Mohouli Park and University Heights Park in Hilo, HI, Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood is a distinct community that offers independent living and assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community features purposely designed and sophisticated accommodations to optimize their comfort and safety. Residents maintain their independence without the busy work, with the community handling the maintenance and household chores.
Residents will not run out of things to do, with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs dedicated to their enjoyment and wellness. The community also provides transportation services for residents’ convenience. With extensive amenities and top-notch services, residents enjoy a blissful retirement.
Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Haili Street, Hilo, HI, Haili Elderly Apartments is a purposely designed 62+ community that offers independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents maintain their independence within the community’s vibrant and inviting environment.
The community’s ideal location near delightful restaurants, public transportation, and recreation sites, residents have easy access to their needs and wants. Residents can also enjoy the best of their golden years while staying on a budget, thanks to the community’s affordability and income-based rent. With its pet-friendly and welcoming setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Hale Na Koa ‘O Hanakahi is an idyllic haven nestled near Lokahi Park and Botanical Garden at the University of Hawaii – Hilo on West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI, that offers independent living. Residents, especially those 62+, experience the best of their golden years with the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, designed for better comfort and safety. The community promotes a warm and friendly environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s ideal location near recreation sites and delightful amenities, making it easier to access their needs and wants. The community accommodates those with incomes ranging from 30% to 80% of the median income, maintaining their independence without financial constraints. Amenities include a lounge, a coffee bar, a multi-purpose room, and an exercise room, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Independent Living in Hilo, HI
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 3 independent living communities in Hilo, HI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Hilo, HI?
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 Hilo, HI, 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 independent living communities in Hilo, HI?
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.
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