Best Memory Care in Hawaii

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 40 memory care providers 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Sagadraca Care Home
MC
AL
Waipahu
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 22
No
70
Facility 70
HI AVG 49
Rank #12 / 45
Private / Shared Rooms - - Aurora Sagadraca
0
Facility 0
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 20
0
Facility 0
HI AVG 25
Rank #1 / 20
0.0
Facility 0.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #1 / 20
Roselani Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Kahului
- Yes
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 49
Rank #24 / 45
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 18
Rank #3 / 17
A+ -
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 20
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 25
Rank #11 / 20
3.5
Facility 3.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #8 / 20
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
MC
ADC
NH
SNF
Hilo
100
Facility 100
HI AVG 43
Rank #5 / 22
No
7
Facility 7
HI AVG 49
Rank #44 / 45
-
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 18
Rank #14 / 17
A+ -
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 20
28
Facility 28
HI AVG 25
Rank #16 / 20
7.0
Facility 7.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #16 / 20
Tender Loving Care
MC
AL
Waipahu
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 22
No
15
Facility 15
HI AVG 49
Rank #38 / 45
Private / Shared Rooms - - Jovita Ibon
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 20
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #5 / 20
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #6 / 20
Sakura House
MC
ADC
HC
Honolulu
35
Facility 35
HI AVG 43
Rank #8 / 22
No
81
Facility 81
HI AVG 49
Rank #8 / 45
-
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 18
Rank #17 / 17
- -
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #2 / 20
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 25
Rank #2 / 20
0.7
Facility 0.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #2 / 20
Ohanalani
MC
AL
Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki)
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 22
No
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 49
Rank #22 / 45
Private / Shared Rooms - - Nora Soriano-Trias
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #2 / 20
12
Facility 12
HI AVG 25
Rank #9 / 20
6.0
Facility 6.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #13 / 20
Kalākaua Gardens
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #6 / 22
No
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 49
Rank #2 / 45
Private Suites - - -
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 20
25
Facility 25
HI AVG 25
Rank #15 / 20
6.3
Facility 6.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #14 / 20
Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)
20
Facility 20
HI AVG 43
Rank #11 / 22
No
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 49
Rank #10 / 45
Private / Semi-Private Rooms - - -
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 20
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 25
Rank #14 / 20
8.0
Facility 8.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #17 / 20
Poncethia R. Rambo’s
MC
AL
Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 22
No
17
Facility 17
HI AVG 49
Rank #37 / 45
- - - Poncethia Rambo
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 20
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #5 / 20
3.3
Facility 3.3
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #6 / 20
Valley View Pearl City
MC
AL
Pearl City
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 22
No
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 49
Rank #34 / 45
-
20
Facility 20
HI AVG 18
Rank #6 / 17
A+ Carol Fardal
2
Facility 2
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #2 / 20
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 25
Rank #3 / 20
1.0
Facility 1.0
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #3 / 20

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other HI memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 40 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sagadraca Care Home

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.

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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 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 3 hours and 34 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.

Contact Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Overview of Tender Loving Care

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.

Contact Tender Loving Care

Sakura House

1666 Mott Smith Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822
Overview of Sakura House

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.

Contact Sakura House

Overview of Ohanalani

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.

Contact Ohanalani

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.

Contact Kalākaua Gardens

Overview of Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui

Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui is a continuing care retirement community in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to move between levels without leaving the community.

The community has 20 beds, which can allow staff and residents to become familiar with one another. Private and semi-private rooms are available, offering either an individual room or a shared living arrangement. A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay when savings are limited, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 6h 57m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. The Memory Support program and the range of care levels may make the community a good fit for someone living with dementia whose care needs may change over time.

Contact Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui

Overview of Poncethia R. Rambo’s

Poncethia R. Rambo’s offers assisted living and memory care in Hilo, HI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With five beds, the community has a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, and Poncethia Rambo operates the community. It may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised memory care in a smaller community.

Contact Poncethia R. Rambo’s

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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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.

Memory Care in Hawaii at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 49/ 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