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23 Assisted Living Communities in Honolulu, Hawaii
The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,750 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 23 Assisted Living Communities in Honolulu and several in surrounding areas.
- Assisted living: $5,750
- Nursing home semiprivate room: $11,072
- In-home care: $4,862
- Adult day health services: $1,733
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Honolulu
ReviewerAT1023
4
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November 23, 2020
We did an in-person tour of Hawaii Kai. They showed us a vacant room. Because the pandemic is going on, they couldn't exactly show us the whole inside of like the main building. The guy that we met was very nice, he knew what he was talking about, very professional, and very considerate to my dad. It seemed like a really pretty area, it's pretty clean, and it's fairly quiet. The staff seemed very nice, knowledgeable, they seemed like they had a lot of good resources, like there's a gym that's there with a physical therapist. One thing they were telling me is that if my dad needs physical therapy, that he wouldn't have to travel to go to his treatment. He can get them there if he desires, and so that was kind of cool. They're a little bit expensive and the rooms were kind of small if it's just for one person living there, and they do have options based on how much you're gonna pay. I guess the least expensive room was the kind that we saw, but it was still kind of pricey. There's a nurse on site and if she needs to do care with the patient, there's a seperate fee for her. I feel like it should be included, like for how much you're paying. I think the cheapest room there is like $4,500 a month. I guess I was a little bit put off by the idea that the nurse charges by the hour if she needs to come and do anything.
MC
4
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October 28, 2020
My tour of Hawaii Kai was very informative, and I saw various residences. It's an excellent community. I would have no problem at all moving my mom in there if she was willing to go. The rooms were very nice. They had nice facilities like a swimming pool. The landscaping was nice. It's a very large facility with large grounds. Because of COVID, I was unable to see their exercise facilities, but they have that.
Anna
5
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October 3, 2020
Hawaii Kai has nursing care provided so my friend is assisted with things for her daily life. It's very lovely. Right now we're on COVID lockdown, so nothing's quite normal. There are no visitors right now. She's very happy there though, and very happy than where she was. So it's working out very well. The staff and everyone has been wonderful. They have a weight room, they have classes, they have a beautiful dining room, a pool, dining room, and a beauty salon. They have everything that the retired community could enjoy. People can have pets, and it's a very nice atmosphere. She's very happy with the food compared to where she was. The food is very good. They're getting served in their rooms because the dining room isn't open. She was paying even more, where she was, and it was terrible.
DK
5
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November 24, 2018
We were quite impressed with what they have and what they offer at Hawaii Kai. We're on their list and we will be notified if a two-bedroom opens up. The staff was wonderful. We looked at three-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. We looked at all their recreational areas, which include the gym, movie theater, and dining hall. It was a very good tour. There was something going on almost everywhere we went in the activity rooms.
T.A.
5
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October 29, 2018
The Plaza at Waikiki is very nice, secure, and well maintained. That was something I never expected out of it, so it's something different compared to other care homes. The lady who was helping us out was very professional. The rooms they showed us were more like apartments with two bedrooms, and the rooms are pretty much all the same. There were activities going on for the residents while I was there.
Daniel
4
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September 14, 2018
The lady who gave us a tour of Hawaii Kai provided us with good information. The overall community was clean and nice, and they were very accommodating. The rooms were very nice and clean, and another room had a different configuration. They were accommodating. I'm happy with it, but I'm rating them a 4 because I didn't have any other facilities to compare it with.
Lucy
5
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March 31, 2018
My in-laws are in Hawaii Kai. They are happy there. The staff members are very nice. My father-in-law loves it. He loves the food. In fact, he gained all his weight back from the nursing facility he was stuck at. Even though he has Alzheimer's, he is happy there. They have a van that takes them all over the place, and he loves to be in the van. He doesn't care where they go; he just loves driving around. My mother-in-law has a nurse's aide that comes in to help him bathe. They're pretty independent. My in-laws go to their doctors' appointments together. They schedule it with the van. The only days they can't make doctors' appointments is on Wednesdays because that's the day the van gets tuned up.
SG
4
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January 27, 2018
I visited Hawaii Kai, and I liked it. It was excellent, well-maintained, and attractive. They showed me a 1-bedroom. It has enough room, was attractive, and well-maintained. They handed me an activity chart, they have transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and they have card games. They were in the midst of construction in the lobby.
Gloria
4
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November 27, 2017
The Plaza at Waikiki was very busy, and the residents looked happy. They had an activity going on. They did not show us any apartments because none were available for us to look at. They serve three meals a day. They had someone singing songs that they're familiar with and they were having a good time. There was some entertainment. The staff was informative. The only thing they couldn't tell me was the cost of a small studio because the apartments were different sizes. There was no standard rate for the different rooms, studio, small studio, large studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom. Everything looked clean.
Map of Honolulu, Hawaii
Assisted Living Costs in Honolulu
Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey for 2018 notes that the median cost of assisted living services in the urban Honolulu area is around $5,750 per month. That’s quite a bit above the national average of $4,000 a month, but only slightly above the Hawaii state average of $5,500.
Seniors who are willing to settle in an assisted living facility on another island can take advantage of the $4,300 per month average cost in the Kahului area or the $4,500 average monthly cost elsewhere in the state. A move to another island could save seniors in assisted living communities as much as $17,400 per year.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart:
Honolulu
$5,750
National average
$4,000
State average
$5,500
Kahului area
$4,300
Outside of urban Honolulu or Kahului area
$4,500
Care Cost Comparison
How much long-term care costs for any senior depends on a variety of factors including their health and what types of services they require. Assisted living, which typically allows for some help with various daily activities, doesn’t offer the same level of care as nursing home services. But it’s also not nearly as expensive. In urban Honolulu, assisted living costs are, on average, 48 percent less than the costs associated with nursing home care in a semiprivate room. Assisted living costs in Honolulu are also only around $888 more than in-home care. Since assisted living expenses cover things such as meals, social activities and accommodations, this option can actually be cheaper than care in one’s home. When seniors pay for assistance in their homes, they also typically have to cover the cost of home maintenance, rent or mortgages and expenses related to transportation, social outings and food. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
- Assisted living: $5,750
- Homemaker services: $4,751
- Home health aide: $5,339
- Adult day health: $1,733
- Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $11,072
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$5,750
Homemaker services
$4,751
Home health aide
$5,339
Adult day health
$1,733
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$11,072
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Honolulu
Medicaid in Hawaii
Hawaii’s Medicaid program is administered under the Med-QUEST Division of the state’s Department of Human Services. Honolulu seniors older than 65 can qualify for Medicaid services if they have an income of $1,198 or less per month. The Med-QUEST site doesn’t publish exact income and other requirements for Hawaii Medicaid due to the complex and changing nature of these requirements. Instead, individuals are encouraged to complete an online pre-assessment to determine potential eligibility or to just apply; the online application includes an assessment of eligibility.
Hawaii Medicaid covers a variety of health and wellness services, either as the primary payer or as secondary to Medicare (for adults age 65 and older who qualify). That includes home and community-based services such as assisted living services, home-delivered meals, moving assistance, nonmedical transportation, respite care and home maintenance. Individuals who are considering moving to an assisted living facility may wish to apply for these benefits through Med-QUEST.
Honolulu seniors can apply for coverage online.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Kupuna Care
Hawaii also offers a state assistance program for individuals who are not eligible for coverage under Medicaid plans or waivers. Kapuna Care provides funding to assist individuals in remaining in their own homes even when they may need some support. Eligibility requirements include being 60 years of age or older and not being eligible for assistance via Medicaid. That means this program may be available to people in Honolulu who have income that is above the federal poverty guidelines for Hawaii, which is the cutoff for Medicaid eligibility in the state.
Kapuna Care covers benefits such as adult day care, respite care, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaker services, home modifications and recreational activities. The county Area Agencies on Aging administer the program, and individuals can apply for benefits through those offices.
Aging and Disability Resource Center
The ADRC offers assistance for seniors who are seeking a variety of services. The agency provides some financial aid or help navigating the various forms of support available throughout the Honolulu area. Individuals who are interested in working with the agency to understand their options or seek help with assisted living services can call 808-768-7700. Seniors and their family members can also navigate the ADRC website for more information on assistance and to make an application. This would be a good place to start for seniors or family members who simply aren’t sure what options are available to them, and it’s a great place to turn when seniors are told they are not eligible for Medicaid programs to help cover the cost of assisted living and related services.
Assisted Living Resources in Honolulu
Senior Centers
Senior centers offer a range of services for older adults to help them live independent lives in their own homes or communities. Services might include fitness, education, meals or social opportunities.
Lanakila Multi Purpose Senior Center
1640 Lanakila Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 847-1322
Kapahulu Senior Center
3410 Campbell Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 737-1748
Area Agencies on Aging
Each of the counties in Hawaii offers an Office on Aging where seniors can seek expert advice about benefits, assisted living options or other matters. Executive Office on Aging
No.1 Capitol District
250 South Hotel Street, Suite 406, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-2831
(808) 586-0100 Honolulu County
Elderly Affairs Division
925 Dillingham Blvd., Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 768-7700
Veterans Affairs
The offices of Veterans Affairs help veterans access all the benefits afforded to them, including those related to assisted living.
Office of Veterans’ Services
459 Patterson Road
E-Wing, Room 1-A103, Honolulu, HI 96819-1522
(808) 433-0420
OAHU (Diamond Head) Office of Veterans’ Services
459 Patterson Road
E-Wing, Room 1-A103, Honolulu, HI 96819-1522
(808) 433-0420
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