Pualei Care Home
Assisted Living · Hawaiʻi Kai, HI
Pualei Care Home
Assisted Living · Hawaiʻi Kai, HI
Ideally located near Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and Marshalls Beach in Anakua Street, Honolulu, HI, Pualei Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living. A respectful and well-trained team provides top-notch care for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Specially designed and wheelchair- accessible amenities are available to optimize residents’ comfort and independence.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs conducted according to their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes are also carefully prepared to ensure residents get the nutrients they need. The community also provides hospice care for residents to age comfortably. Residents spend their golden years with ease amid the community’s beautifully maintained amenities and friendly setting.
Types of Care at Pualei Care Home
Assisted Living
5-bed community Rank #49 / 94Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 94 homes in Hawaii. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Hawaii SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #62 / 178Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 178 homes in Hawaii. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Hawaii SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2026
License Number1550-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandOahu
Pualei Care Home is legally operated by Ruby Jose.
Male Residents
5 available
Female Residents
5 available
Ambulatory Type: Ambulatory
Diet Type: Special
Inspection History
In Hawaii, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance performs regular inspections and unannounced surveys to verify that healthcare facilities maintain high standards of resident care.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
6 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Hawaii state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Hawaii state average
Overall vs. HI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per year (76% below)
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per year (76% below)
Latest Inspection
October 8, 2024
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 25 | This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (6 vs. HI avg 25).↓ 76% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 1.5 | 6.3 | This facility has 76% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (1.5 vs. HI avg 6.3).↓ 76% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 8, 2024, found a deficiency related to missing documentation of hospice visits and consultations for one resident. Earlier inspections identified issues with medication documentation, use of prescribed thickened liquids, fire drill descriptions, and staff continuing education. Prior reports noted repeated deficiencies involving physician orders for diet modifications and incomplete progress notes. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing documentation-related issues, with some recurring themes but no clear pattern of worsening or improvement over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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11.5 miles from city center
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Assisted Living in Hawaii
Pualei Care Home is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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| Lunalilo Home |
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 (Hawaii Kai) | 40 | No | 40 | Private / Shared Rooms | Ceo Keolamaikalani Dean | - | - | - |
| Pualei Care Home |
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 (Hawaii Kai) | 5 | No | 62 | Private / Shared Rooms | Ruby Jose | 3 | 6 | 2.0 |
| Serenity Care Home Hawaii Kai |
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 (Hawaii Kai) | 5 | No | 4 | Private / Shared Rooms | Ana Jose | 4 | 16 | 4.0 |
| Lani’olu Hale at Hawai’i Kai Senior 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 (Hawaii Kai) | 5 | No | 0 | Private / Shared Rooms | Anthony Defiesta | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Pualei Care Home
What neighborhood is Pualei Care Home in?
Pualei Care Home is in the Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu.
Who is the owner of Pualei Care Home?
The legal owner and operator of Pualei Care Home is Ruby Jose.
Is Pualei Care Home in a walkable area?
Pualei Care Home has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Pualei Care Home?
According to HI state health department records, Pualei Care Home's license number is 1550-C.
When does Pualei Care Home's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, Pualei Care Home's license expires on January 31, 2026.
How many beds does Pualei Care Home have?
Pualei Care Home has 5 beds.
What is the address of Pualei Care Home?
Pualei Care Home is located at 7246 Anakua St, Honolulu, HI 96825.
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