Pālolo Chinese Home

3.4 miles from city center

Description

For over 120 years, Palolo Chinese Home has been providing service to many families; however, the current and new Palolo Chinese Home boasts ‘better care’ for ‘better lives’ for its seniors. They are dedicated to delivering continuous top-notch service for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Palolo approaches senior living in a way that ensures residents are able to relax and recover.

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What does this place offer?

Housing Options Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Nursing Homes Hospice Care Respite Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

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.

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

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).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Hawaii Medicaid PACE

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.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

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%).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

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.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

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.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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).

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Hawaii Senior Companion Program

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

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

QUEST Integration

Eligibility

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

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Kupuna Care

Eligibility

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

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Hawaii Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility

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

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

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

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

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

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility

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

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.

Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility

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

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Hawaii Senior Companion Program

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Eligibility

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.