Waialae Senior Living
Assisted Living · Kahala, HI
Waialae Senior Living
Assisted Living · Kahala, HI
Waialae Senior Living is a highly recognized assisted living community in Honolulu, HI, that offers personal care. With its supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults live to their potential in retirement. Exceptional services, including 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and telehealth services, are available to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to adapt to residents’ ever-changing needs and preferences through customized care plans.
Light exercises, social gatherings, and daily walks are among the many activities conducted to help residents stay active and socially connected. Cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas ensure residents’ comfort and safety. With its beautiful setting in the vibrant neighborhood of Honolulu, residents are surrounded by breathtaking views and experience a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community has high standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Hawaii.
Types of Care at Waialae Senior Living
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: 88 / 100 Rank #24 / 178Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026
License Number1553-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandOahu
Waialae Senior Living is legally operated by Jane Takebayashi.
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
3 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 (88% below)
• Deficiencies per year (87% below)
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per year (87% below)
Latest Inspection
April 17, 2025
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.
| 3 | 25 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (3 vs. HI avg 25).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 6.3 | This facility has 87% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (0.8 vs. HI avg 6.3).↓ 87% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection of Waialae Senior Living on April 17, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with all applicable rules. Earlier inspections showed some issues, including documentation gaps related to medication response notes and unsecured personal items, as well as missing tuberculosis clearance documentation. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies focused mainly on documentation and safety practices. The facility appears to have addressed previous concerns, as indicated by the clean findings in the latest inspection.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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3.8 miles from city center
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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 (Waialae - Kahala) | 60 | No | 71 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Honolulu (Palolo) | 18 | No | 10 | Private Rooms | - | A+ | Darlene Nakayama | - | - | - |
| Waialae Senior Living |
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 (Manoa) | 5 | No | 88 | Private Rooms | - | - | Jane Takebayashi | 2 | 3 | 0.8 |
| Kahala Nui |
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.
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.
N Nursing | Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala) | - | No | 71 | Private Rooms | 21 | A+ | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Waialae Senior Living
What neighborhood is Waialae Senior Living in?
Waialae Senior Living is in the Manoa neighborhood of Honolulu.
Who is the owner of Waialae Senior Living?
The legal owner and operator of Waialae Senior Living is Jane Takebayashi.
Is Waialae Senior Living in a walkable area?
Waialae Senior Living has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Waialae Senior Living?
According to HI state health department records, Waialae Senior Living's license number is 1553-C.
When does Waialae Senior Living's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, Waialae Senior Living's license expires on July 31, 2026.
How many beds does Waialae Senior Living have?
Waialae Senior Living has 5 beds.
What is the address of Waialae Senior Living?
Waialae Senior Living is located at 2945 Kalei Rd, Honolulu, HI 96826.
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