Best Memory Care in Hawaii

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 memory care communities in HI using HI Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in HI
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Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hawaii. 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: 43The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hawaii. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)
20
Facility 20
HI AVG 43
Rank #39 / 84
No
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 50
Rank #46 / 174
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
Kahala Nui
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)
-No
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 50
Rank #46 / 174
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 19
Rank #17 / 43
A+----
Valley View Pearl City
MC
AL
Pearl City
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 50
Rank #135 / 174
-
20
Facility 20
HI AVG 19
Rank #20 / 43
A+Carol Fardal
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #7 / 56
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 25
Rank #11 / 56
1.0
Facility 1.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #11 / 56
Roselani Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Kahului
-Yes
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 50
Rank #96 / 174
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 19
Rank #12 / 43
A+-
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #25 / 56
3.5
Facility 3.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #22 / 56
Tender Loving Care
MC
AL
Waipahu
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
15
Facility 15
HI AVG 50
Rank #149 / 174
Private / Shared Rooms--Jovita Ibon
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #18 / 56
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #20 / 56
Kisco Ilima at Leihano
MC
AL
IL
Kapolei (City Center)
-Yes
67
Facility 67
HI AVG 50
Rank #54 / 174
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 19
Rank #21 / 43
--
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 25
Rank #43 / 56
9.8
Facility 9.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #46 / 56
Poncethia R. Rambo’s
MC
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 84
No
17
Facility 17
HI AVG 50
Rank #143 / 174
---Poncethia Rambo
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #18 / 56
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #20 / 56
Acedo, Melba
MC
AL
Hilo
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 43
Rank #78 / 84
No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 50
Rank #138 / 174
---Melba Daak
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #15 / 56
11
Facility 11
HI AVG 25
Rank #21 / 56
3.7
Facility 3.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #23 / 56
Kalākaua Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #23 / 84
No
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 50
Rank #3 / 174
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
Rose Hwang’s Care Home
MC
AL
Pearl City
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 43
Rank #78 / 84
No
29
Facility 29
HI AVG 50
Rank #119 / 174
---Rose Hwang
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
62
Facility 62
HI AVG 25
Rank #52 / 56
15.5
Facility 15.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #52 / 56

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every HI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 40 on this page.

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Overview of Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui

Enjoy a better quality of life with Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui, an outstanding community surrounded by delightful local amenities in Malia Street, Honolulu, HI, that offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care. With a respectful and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their needs. The community also handles housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents can meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun recreational activities and exciting trips. Dietitian-approved dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication administration, mobility assistance, and scheduled transportation for residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents are guaranteed to spend their golden years comfortably with the community’s dedicated care and inviting setting.

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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 Valley View Pearl City

Valley View Pearl City is a distinct community set in the peaceful neighborhood of Pearl City, HI, offering assisted living. Residents enjoy 24-hour personalized care with a compassionate and well-trained team dedicated to their well-being. With its cozy and spacious accommodations, the community accommodates up to five residents, ensuring they feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully designed amenities and exceptional services create the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

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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.

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Overview of Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care is an astounding community surrounded by delightful local amenities in Waipahu, HI, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team helping with their personal needs 24/7. The community’s specially furnished and cozy accommodations optimize residents’ comfort and independence.

Prioritizing residents’ happiness and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of stimulating programs and engaging events is conducted. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation with the community serving delightful and healthy meals; feeding assistance is also provided. Medication management and transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. With its exceptional services and beautifully crafted amenities, residents can thrive and live a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Kisco Ilima at Leihano

Ilima at Leihano, by the premier Kisco community is a distinguished residence offering exceptional independent living with assisted living and memory care support beyond standard senior living. Located in Kapolei, Hawaii, it provides a serene and convenient setting, with access to essential amenities like medical services, shopping centers, the public library, and the expansive 60-acre Kapolei Regional Park.

At Ilima at Leihano, they adhere to the highest independent living retirement experience, ensuring that residents receive the utmost care and attention. The community offers a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, providing residents with comfortable and well-appointed living spaces. From the moment residents arrive, they are surrounded by a vibrant environment that promotes well-being and engagement.

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Overview of Poncethia R. Rambo’s

Surrounded by serene parks, including Machado Acres Park and Ainaola Park in Hilo, HI, Poinsettia R, Rambo’s is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. The community strives to accommodate up to five residents, providing top-notch care to optimize comfort and convenience. A respectful and highly trained team helps with daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to live a blissful retirement .

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Overview of Acedo, Melba

Create meaningful moments with Acedo, Melba, a dedicated community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI, offering residential care and memory care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing top-tier care according to their needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Stimulating programs and engaging recreational activities are conducted to improve residents’ cognition and quality of life. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community strives to promote a warm and nurturing environment to maintain residents’ independence and dignity.

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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 Rose Hwang’s Care Home

Cherish every moment with Rose Hwang’s Care Home, a trusted community located in the quiet setting of Palamoi Street, Pearl City, HI, offering assisted living. The community provides exceptional care for up to four residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a kind and highly trained team attending to their personal needs and household responsibilities.

Here, residents elevate retirement with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and strengths. There’s no need to hassle with meal preparation with delightful and healthy dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and transportation services for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its cozy and nurturing environment, residents experience the best of their golden years.

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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 Memory Care in Hawaii

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.

Does Hawaii Medicaid cover memory care?

Hawaii Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 40 memory care communities in Hawaii. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.