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Best Memory Care in Hilo, HI

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.

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Acedo, Melba
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hilo
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 115
Rank #88 / 94
No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 47
Rank #138 / 178
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-
Facility -
HI AVG
Melba Daak 3 11 3.7
Paranada #2
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hilo
-
Facility -
HI AVG 115
No
13
Facility 13
HI AVG 47
Rank #151 / 178
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44
Facility 44
HI AVG
Rank #2 / 44
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Poncethia R. Rambo’s
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hilo
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 115
Rank #49 / 94
No
17
Facility 17
HI AVG 47
Rank #144 / 178
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-
Facility -
HI AVG
Poncethia Rambo 3 10 3.3
Aliga, Nelly
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hilo (Kaumana)
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 115
Rank #93 / 94
No
1
Facility 1
HI AVG 47
Rank #176 / 178
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-
Facility -
HI AVG
Nelly Aliga 3 10 2.5
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 Paranada #2

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.

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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 Aliga, Nelly

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Aliga, Nelly, a trusted community set in the peaceful residential area of Lukia Street, Hilo, HI, that offers residential care. The community strives to accommodate those with memory-related needs, providing top-tier care for their unique needs 24/7. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a kind and highly skilled team helping with household chores and daily living activities.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational programs and wellness activities. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking a stress-free setting to spend retirement without worries.

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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 Hilo, HI

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 4 memory care communities in Hilo, HI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.