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Best Memory Care in Honolulu, HI

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
4 homes analyzed

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

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Avg. Monthly cost: $6,500
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $5,000–$8,000
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:5–1:8
National average: 1:6
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Compare Memory Care around Honolulu

Kalākaua Gardens
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Honolulu (Ala Moana)
236
No
98
Studio / 1 Bed
Furukawa Living Treasure
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.

Honolulu (Kalihi - Palama)
-
No
81
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Hale Nohea
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.

Honolulu (Kaimuki)
8
No
9
-
Hale Ku‘ike
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.

Honolulu (Liliha - Kapalama)
26
No
24
-

Furukawa Living Treasure

1449 Brigham St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Experience a vibrant lifestyle with Furukawa Living Treasure Senior Activity Center, a welcoming community located in the blissful community of Honolulu, HI, At Brigham Street, directly across prominent Bishop Museum location, offering adult day care. Those with dementia and Alzheimer’s are encouraged to live with purpose amid the community’s beautifully designed setting. A compassionate and specially trained team also strives to keep residents comfortable and safe.

Promoting social interactions and better cognition, fun exercise, and enriching programs are conducted, including music therapy and arts and crafts. Delightful and well-balanced meals, alongside snacks, are served daily for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking to live blissfully despite their cognitive conditions, especially with its dedicated services and friendly setting.

Overview of Furukawa Living Treasure

Experience a vibrant lifestyle with Furukawa Living Treasure Senior Activity Center, a welcoming community located in the blissful community of Honolulu, HI, At Brigham Street, directly across prominent Bishop Museum location, offering adult day care. Those with dementia and Alzheimer’s are encouraged to live with purpose amid the community’s beautifully designed setting. A compassionate and specially trained team also strives to keep residents comfortable and safe.

Promoting social interactions and better cognition, fun exercise, and enriching programs are conducted, including music therapy and arts and crafts. Delightful and well-balanced meals, alongside snacks, are served daily for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking to live blissfully despite their cognitive conditions, especially with its dedicated services and friendly setting.

Type of Care Available

Nursing Care

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.

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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Building Type: High-rise

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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Hale Nohea

5071 Maunalani Cir, Honolulu, HI 96816

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.

Overview of Hale Nohea

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.

Type of Care Available

Memory Care

Hale Ku’ike 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 specifically designed for individuals with dementia-related illnesses. At Hale Ku’ike, 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. Through personalized programs tailored to individual needs, they strive to promote cognitive function, engagement, and overall well-being.

With spacious and well-lit interiors, the community boasts a warm and inviting ambiance that promotes a sense of peace and security. The circular pathways ensure ease of 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.

Overview of Hale Ku‘ike

Hale Ku’ike 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 specifically designed for individuals with dementia-related illnesses. At Hale Ku’ike, 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. Through personalized programs tailored to individual needs, they strive to promote cognitive function, engagement, and overall well-being.

With spacious and well-lit interiors, the community boasts a warm and inviting ambiance that promotes a sense of peace and security. The circular pathways ensure ease of 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.

Type of Care Available

Memory Care

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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  • Memory care specialists
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