Best Memory Care in Hilo, HI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care providers in Hilo, 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
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
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
Acedo, Melba
MC
AL
Hilo
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 43
Rank #20 / 22
No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 49
Rank #35 / 45
--Melba Daak
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 20
11
Facility 11
HI AVG 25
Rank #8 / 20
3.7
Facility 3.7
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #9 / 20
Aliga, Nelly
MC
AL
Hilo (Kaumana)
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 43
Rank #22 / 22
No---Nelly Aliga
3
Facility 3
HI AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 20
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 25
Rank #5 / 20
2.5
Facility 2.5
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #4 / 20
Paranada #2
MC
AL
Hilo
-No
13
Facility 13
HI AVG 49
Rank #39 / 45
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 18
Rank #1 / 17
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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 5 analyzed for Hilo. See how we rank facilities

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.

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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 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.

Contact Acedo, Melba

Overview of Aliga, Nelly

Aliga, Nelly provides assisted living and memory care in Hilo, Hawaii, in the Kaumana neighborhood. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With three beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Offering both care levels can also support a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing a move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Contact Aliga, Nelly

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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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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Memory Care in Hilo at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 14/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hilo, HI. 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: 28The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hilo, HI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 5 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.