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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.
| Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui | MC AL IL NH SNF | Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala) | 20
Facility
20
HI AVG
43
Rank
#41 / 86 | 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 |
| Kahala Nui | MC AL 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+ | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | MC ADC NH SNF | Hilo (Kaumana) | 100
Facility
100
HI AVG
43
Rank
#13 / 86 | No |
7
Facility
7
HI AVG
49
Rank
#165 / 177 | - | 10
Facility
10
HI AVG
19
Rank
#32 / 43 | A+ | - | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#36 / 56 | 28
Facility
28
HI AVG
25
Rank
#38 / 56 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#37 / 56 |
| Roselani Place | MC AL IL RC | Kahului | - | Yes |
44
Facility
44
HI AVG
49
Rank
#96 / 177 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 24
Facility
24
HI AVG
19
Rank
#11 / 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 |
| Kalākaua Gardens | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Honolulu (Ala Moana) | 49
Facility
49
HI AVG
43
Rank
#24 / 86 | No |
98
Facility
98
HI AVG
49
Rank
#3 / 177 | 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 |
| Kisco Ilima at Leihano | MC AL IL | Kapolei (City Center) | - | Yes |
67
Facility
67
HI AVG
49
Rank
#54 / 177 | 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 |
| Ann Pearl Rehab & Nursing | MC ADC NH SNF | Kaneohe | 104
Facility
104
HI AVG
43
Rank
#12 / 86 | No |
48
Facility
48
HI AVG
49
Rank
#90 / 177 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hale Ku’ike Bayside | MC NH | Kaneohe | 28
Facility
28
HI AVG
43
Rank
#38 / 86 | No |
36
Facility
36
HI AVG
49
Rank
#111 / 177 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | Scott Gardiner | - | - | - |
| Simpliciano’s ARCH | MC AL | Waipahu | - | No |
11
Facility
11
HI AVG
49
Rank
#152 / 177 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hale O Meleana | MC NH AL RESC RC | Honolulu (Liliha - Kapalama) | 176
Facility
176
HI AVG
43
Rank
#4 / 86 | No |
37
Facility
37
HI AVG
49
Rank
#108 / 177 | - | - | - | Kelly Davis | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 56 | 54
Facility
54
HI AVG
25
Rank
#49 / 56 | 18.0
Facility
18.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#54 / 56 |
| Hale Nohea | MC AL HOS RESC | Honolulu (Kaimuki) | 8
Facility
8
HI AVG
43
Rank
#45 / 86 | No |
9
Facility
9
HI AVG
49
Rank
#157 / 177 | - | - | - | Patricia Mosher | - | - | - |
| L&M ARCH | MC AL | Honolulu (Kuliouou - Kalani Iki) | - | No |
5
Facility
5
HI AVG
49
Rank
#170 / 177 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aida Care Home | MC AL | Kaneohe | - | No |
8
Facility
8
HI AVG
49
Rank
#164 / 177 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FirstLight Home Care of Honolulu | MC HC RC | Honolulu (Waikiki) | - | No |
96
Facility
96
HI AVG
49
Rank
#11 / 177 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ilima at Leihano | MC AL IL | Kapolei (City Center) | - | No |
67
Facility
67
HI AVG
49
Rank
#54 / 177 | - | 19
Facility
19
HI AVG
19
Rank
#21 / 43 | - | - | - | - | - |
Situated in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hale Nohea is an exclusive memory care residence, setting the standard for personalized care in an intimate setting. This luxury Expanded Care Type II Adult Residential Care Home, with a capacity for 8 residents, is dedicated to fostering a compassionate and nurturing environment. With an Expanded Care license, Hale Nohea extends its services to provide end-of-life care. Collaborating closely with families and hospice aims to ensure a comfortable and peaceful environment during this transition.
Hale Nohea is driven by the vision of enabling residents to “age in place,” recognizing the significance of familiar surroundings. Here, the philosophy revolves around creating a space that promotes well-being and joy. As a private facility, it accommodates both private pay and long-term care Insurance, subject to eligibility requirements. However, it’s important to note that the community doesn’t accept Medicare or Medicaid, maintaining its commitment to delivering exclusive and tailored memory care services. Their goal is to offer the highest level of care to individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s or dementia-related disabilities. The facility diligently monitors and assesses the various stages of dementia that residents may experience. This commitment is reflected in understanding, safety, acceptance, and respect.
Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Hind Luka Drive, Honolulu, HI, L&M Arch is a unique community that offers memory care. Residents here receive the highest quality of care for their special needs with a compassioante and well-trained team available around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to accompany residents and encourage them to live an active lifestyle. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Residents can spend their golden years without worries amid the community’s intimate and nurturing setting.
Beautifully set near Loko Waimaluhia Reservoir Fishing Area in Kaneohe, HI, Aide Care Home is a trusted community that offers assisted living and memory care. A respectful and well-trained team cares for residents’ unique needs and preferences 24/7, ensuring the highest quality of life in retirement. The community also handles household chores and maintenance, so residents can experience a worry-free retirement.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are served so residents can enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services, medication management, and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents enjoy every moment of their golden years amidst the community’s beautifully designed amenities and friendly setting.
With the seniors’ welfare as the top priority, First Light Home Care based in Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, strives to provide trusted and quality care through a wide range of care services. These include senior care, personal care, companion care, dementia care, respite care, veteran care, and specialty care. The homecare provider commits to delivering the utmost care and assistance to seniors within the comforts of their homes.
First Light Home Care fosters strong and meaningful connections with trusted local healthcare providers to ensure seniors’ needs are well-taken care of. The homecare provider values not only the seniors’ welfare but also the wellness of their caregivers, ensuring that they are at their best. Proving its excellence, First Light Home Care was awarded the 2023 Provider of Choice Best of Home Care.
Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof, Ilima at Leihano is a senior living community on the island of Oahu in Kapolei, Hawaii. Operating for 19 years, it sits in Kapolei’s City Center neighborhood, an area of the island often called its “Second City.” It’s a short 0.6 miles from the city center, and the nearest hospital, Pali Momi Medical Center, is about 9.46 miles away.
Residents here can access transportation for outside appointments, and the community partners with local healthcare specialists to help coordinate care. Daily support comprises housekeeping, laundry, and help with grocery shopping and errands, so occupants can rely on the team for daily life logistics. An in-house culinary team prepares meals for residents as part of the community’s dining program. For recreation and socializing, Ilima at Leihano offers a swimming pool, an arts and crafts center, a fitness center, and a movie or theater room, giving occupants an array of ways to stay active and engaged. The moderately walkable surrounding area carries a Walk Score of 67, so some errands are doable on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities within reach.
Families navigating memory care, assisted living, or independent living options in Kapolei may find it beneficial to inquire directly about which of the home’s three care types would best fit their loved one’s current needs.
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.
Located on the Windward side of Oahu, Kīnā ‘ole Estate provides its residents with a secure, cozy, and enjoyable environment created to give them both the independence they want and the support they might need. This community offers the highest level of senior care across its 5 fully licensed care homes. Their dedicated staff adapts to each resident’s needs and can care for their residents through the end stage of life.
Kīnā ‘ole Estate offers a special combination of senior housing, personalized supportive services, memory care, expanded care, and adult health care designed to respond to the individual needs of our residents who require help with activities of daily living. The suites are always your private retreat and come partially furnished. The interior design of Kīnā ‘ole Estate has been pre planned using neutral colors, and it is now just waiting for the finishing touches and priceless possessions that make a house a home.
With over two decades of providing home care, Mastercare located in South King Street, Honolulu, HI, commits to delivering exceptional care in the comforts of home. Offering various care services including Alzheimer’s care, private duty nursing, homecare, and medical staffing, the homecare agency ensures comfortable and safe aging. Mastercare believes that home is always the best place to be, providing seniors with the assistance they need to live with confidence.
Focusing on home care, Mastercare features companionship, personal care, senior care, senior transportation, and skilled nursing care. With the seniors’ needs taken care of, they experience a worry-free lifestyle. Boasting a team of detail-oriented, compassionate, and friendly caregivers, Mastercare ensures trusted and exceptional care and assistance. Live freely and comfortably at the place you’re most familiar with- home.
Cherish every moment with Angel Home for Seniors, a specially designed community in Kailua, HI, offering memory care. The community strives to accommodate up to five residents, providing top-tier care for their memory-related needs with a respectful and well-trained team available 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s beautifully furnished accommodations in a warm and nurturing environment.
To enhance residents’ cognition, stimulating programs and engaging activities are conducted according to their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community is great for those seeking to live their golden years without worries.
Ideally situated in the serene neighborhood of Hoolaulea Street, Hilo, HI, Paranada #2 is a distinguished community that offers residential care. Residents receive top-notch care for their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team avaialble around the clock. With its cozy and welcoming setting, the community strives to accommodate up to five residents and maintain their independence.
There’s no dull moment with a full calendar of exciting events and engaging programs, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents enjoy a worry-free retirement with the community’s exceptional services and stress-free environment.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 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 37 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.













