Best Senior Living in Hilo, Hawaii
11 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 12 senior care options in Hilo: 11 communities and 1 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 461 public reviews.
- 12options listed
- 4.6average rating, 7 rated
- 461family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Life Care Center Of Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
4.8(247)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
Hilo, Hawaii
4.7(128)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood
Hilo, Hawaii
4.7(23)
Independent Living
Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home
Hilo, Hawaii
4.6(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hawai'i Care Choices
Hilo, Hawaii
4.8(6)
Assisted Living
Pohai Malama
Hilo, Hawaii
5(2)
Assisted Living
Seniors Helping Seniors
Hilo, Hawaii
5(2)
Independent Living
Pomaikai Senior Center
Hilo, Hawaii
5(1)
Independent Living
Elisa Cabal Care Home
Hilo, Hawaii
Assisted Living
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Hilo, Hawaii
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Hilo, Hawaii
3.6(19)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Hilo
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (247 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 252 units
Families of residents at Life Care Center of Hilo generally describe attentive, compassionate staff and clean surroundings, with several noting strong communication from social services and clinical teams. One reviewer…
- 2
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
4.7 (128 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Families and visitors consistently describe Hale Anuenue as clean, odor-free, and staffed by friendly, attentive employees who go out of their way for residents. One visitor did raise a concerning report about infrequent…
- 3
Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood
4.7 (23 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers describe Mohouli Heights as a clean, secure, and affordable independent living community in Hilo with a friendly, helpful office staff. Most feedback is highly positive, though one reviewer raised concern about…
- 4
Yukio Okutsu Veterans State Home
4.6 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 95 units
Families of veterans generally praise the kind, attentive staff, rehabilitation support, and upbeat activities at this state-run veterans home in Hilo. Most reviews are highly positive, though one older review raised…
- 5
4.8 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living
Hawai'i Care Choices in Hilo holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google, though this is based on only 6 reviews and no written comments are available to describe specific experiences. Families considering this community will…
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Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
3.6 (19 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Reviewers describe a mix of experiences at Legacy Hilo, with several praising the warmth and professionalism of nursing staff and therapists, especially for long-term residents. Others report serious lapses including a…
What families say about senior living in Hilo
Counted across the review summaries of 10 Hilo communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Activities and social life 30%
- Cleanliness 30%
- Value for money 30%
- Building and grounds 30%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 50%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Building and upkeep 40%
- Staff attitude 10%
“The facility was very clean. and the staff was very attentive making sure that everyone was busy and happy and taken care of entertained. every time I go there it's very busy.”
“My mom is at Life Care Center Of Hilo. She is in a great nursing home. The place is very clean and the workers are very pleasant to the patients and their family. Social Services have worked with me to meet the needs of my mother.”
“This is a fantastic community. I don't live there but I am in hopes that day will come. The few residents I talked to were very kind and the office team gave me professional and friendly information regarding my questions asked. I will be honored to reside here.”
Senior Living in Hilo: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (9), 24-hour staff (9), medication management (8), wheelchair accessible (8), gathering / activity spaces (7), housekeeping (7).
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Hilo, 461 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Hilo ask about.
- Home Care in Hawaii: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Hilo: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Hilo, Hawaii?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 senior living communities in Hilo, Hawaii, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Hilo are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Life Care Center Of Hilo (4.8★, 247 ratings), Hawai'i Care Choices (4.8★, 6 ratings), Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center (4.7★, 128 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Hilo?
Beyond senior living, Hilo has skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (3 communities), independent living (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Hilo?
Families rate Hilo senior living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 461 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Hilo senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 Hilo communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), activities and social life (mentioned for 30%), cleanliness (mentioned for 30%). The most common concerns are communication with families (50%), cost and billing (50%), building and upkeep (40%).
Are there small senior living homes in Hilo?
Of the 5 Hilo communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Hilo nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Hilo carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.