Best Memory Care in Hawaii

Overview of The Plaza at Pearl City

Serving 158 residents in a mid-rise setting, The Plaza at Pearl City is an assisted living community in Pearl City, Hawaii. It offers housing in studios, one-bedroom apartments, and suite-style options, handling residents needing daily support with personal care while maintaining independence. Operating for 12 years, the home has established itself in the local area.

With a Walk Score of 69, the location is in an average walkable neighborhood where some errands and activities can be done on foot with nearby amenities. This can be convenient for occupants and visiting family members preferring to navigate the surrounding area independently. The community stands in the central portion of Oahu, providing access to the wider Pearl City area and its services.

State inspections by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance, have targeted service plan documentation accuracy and clinical care monitoring procedures, areas relevant significantly to daily care delivery’s quality and safety. Families touring the facility can ask how such operational aspects are handled daily.

For those considering this option, an on-site visit can help clarify the daily experience, room layouts, and the level and scope of care services offered.

Overview of The Plaza at Waikiki

Operated on Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki, The Plaza at Waikiki is a high-rise senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, Haliʻa Memory Care, and short-term respite care. Residents are within walking distance of Waikiki Beach as well as many restaurants, shops, and neighborhood attractions. The community’s Walk Score of 96 makes it one of the most walkable senior living locations in the area. Many daily errands and outings can be completed on foot.

The community has been serving residents for 14 years. It offers 153 beds with studio, suite, and one-bedroom residences. Its size and years of operation can support a wide range of care needs within a single community. Residents living with memory loss receive care through the Haliʻa Memory Care program, which follows the Best Friends Approach. This person-centered model focuses on each resident’s personal history, preferences, and daily routines instead of using a standard approach for everyone.

Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, locally inspired dining, and a full calendar of daily activities. Shared amenities include a movie theater and an outdoor grilling area. This gives residents additional places to relax, socialize, and spend time with family and friends. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can keep a companion animal during their stay.

State inspections conducted by the Hawaii Department of Health have most often focused on medication documentation. These included records for as-needed medications and medication administration, along with wound care monitoring, service plan follow-up, fall risk assessments, and environmental maintenance. Families touring The Plaza at Waikiki may want to ask how these areas are monitored and managed as part of the community’s daily care practices.

Overview of The Plaza at Kaneohe

The Plaza at Kaneohe offers assisted living, Haliʻa Memory Care, Independent Living, and Lamakū Extended Care in Kaneohe, HI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while Haliʻa Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent Living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 36 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom units, and suites; a studio suits someone seeking one private living space, while a one-bedroom or suite may suit someone who wants more than a single-room layout. A Walk Score of 78 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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.

Sagadraca Care Home offers assisted living and memory care in Waipahu, Hawaii. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With five beds, the home has a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Private rooms give residents their own room, while shared rooms accommodate a companion. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Aurora Sagadraca operates the home.

Overview of Roselani Place

Serving older adults in Kahului, Hawaii, for 24 years, Roselani Place is an assisted living community that offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate a variety of lifestyles and care needs. The mid-rise community provides an established residential setting in Central Maui, where the surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, allowing access to a few nearby services on foot while most destinations require transportation.

Additionally, the community is subject to regular inspections under Hawaii’s residential care licensing requirements. Recent reviews have identified areas requiring continued attention, particularly in medication management and clinical documentation. In response, corrective action plans have been submitted.

Overview of Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center provides skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, and adult day care in Hilo’s Kaumana neighborhood. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care provides daytime support for a participant who returns home outside those hours.

The community has 100 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident each day. This represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need clinical recovery support, and staff are present around the clock. Home health addresses health needs in the home, adult day health provides daytime support, and care management helps coordinate services.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay. The combination of skilled nursing and memory care may be a good fit for someone who needs clinical nursing care or a secured, supervised setting.

Tender Loving Care offers assisted living and memory care in Waipahu, HI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or shared room. Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone living with dementia. The five-bed community may suit a resident who prefers a smaller, more intimate setting.

Private rooms provide an individual living space, while shared rooms suit someone who wants a roommate. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and rehabilitation services focus on recovery or maintaining function. Jovita Ibon operates the community.

Sakura House offers home care, Adult Day Care, and Memory Care in Honolulu, HI. Home care supports a person in their own residence, while Adult Day Care provides care and activities during the day before the person returns home. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, so Sakura House may be a good fit for a person living with dementia who needs this level of oversight.

Sakura House has 35 beds, placing it among smaller communities where residents and staff may get to know one another more closely. A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Sakura House opened in 1992.

Ohanalani provides assisted living and memory care in Honolulu, HI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for a resident at risk of wandering. With five beds, Ohanalani is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Private rooms suit a resident who wants a room to themselves, while shared rooms give a resident a companion in the same living space. Ohanalani may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because assisted living and memory care are available in one community. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Nora Soriano-Trias operates Ohanalani.