Lanihale
Surrounded by scenic parks, including Nehu Park and Kawaikui Beach Park in Nenue Street, Honolulu, HI, Lanihale Adult Residential Care Home is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Residents do not have to worry about their personal needs and daily living activities with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. Purposely designed and well-lit accommodations are provided in a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Encouraging residents to meet new friends and live actively, a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted for leisure and wellness. Three delicious and healthy meals are served for residents to enjoy a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation to medical appointments are provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those looking to live their golden years without worries, especially with its dedicated care and exceptional services.
Benah Christy Hussey, BSN RN, BC, is the Administrator at Lanihale. Born and raised in Ewa Beach, Oahu, she brings over 14 years of nursing experience from The Queen’s Medical Center. Driven by compassion and respect for the elderly, Benah leads the community with expertise and passion, supported by a dedicated team of certified nurse aides and RNs, providing a safe and welcoming home for seniors.
About this community
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Ownership & operating entity
Lanihale is legally operated by Lani Moore.
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Care & Accommodations
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Types of Care at Lanihale
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187 Nenue St, Honolulu, HI 96821
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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Hawaii Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- HI Specifics: High cost of living adjustments.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
- General: Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- HI Specifics: Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- HI Specifics: Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- HI Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- HI Specifics: ~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- HI Specifics: Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
- HI Specifics: Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
- Income Limits (2025): Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
- Asset Limits: Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
- HI Specifics: Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
- Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Hawaii Seniors
QUEST Integration
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
HI Specifics:High cost of living adjustments.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Kupuna Care
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- HI Specifics:Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- HI Specifics:Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- HI Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- HI Specifics:~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- HI Specifics:Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
- HI Specifics:Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Requirements:
- General:Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
- Income Limits (2025):Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
- Asset Limits:Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
- HI Specifics:Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).
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