Best Independent Living in Honolulu, Hawaii
12 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 12 independent living communities in Honolulu. Families rate them 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 139 public reviews.
- 12communities
- 4.5average rating, 10 rated
- 139family reviews read
The Plaza at Punchbowl
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.8(12)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Yaying House Adult Residential Care Home
Honolulu, Hawaii
5(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
One Kalakaua Senior Living
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.7(10)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hale O Meleana
Honolulu, Hawaii
5(3)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Hawaii Loa Care
Honolulu, Hawaii
5(3)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Plaza at Moanalua
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.5(6)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Pohulani
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.5(4)
Independent Living
Philip Street Elderly Housing | An RHF Community
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.5(2)
Independent Living
The Ivy Hawaii Kai
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.2(66)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
The Plaza at Waikiki
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.1(14)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Hale Nohea
Honolulu, Hawaii
3(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing
Honolulu, Hawaii
3.6(12)
Independent Living
Best-rated independent living in Honolulu
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 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families and residents describe The Plaza at Punchbowl as warm, welcoming, and well cared for, with staff who go out of their way to ease the transition into independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Multiple…
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Yaying House Adult Residential Care Home
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Yaying House is a small, home-style residential care home in Honolulu run by a caregiver known as Yaying (also called Amy). Reviewers consistently describe it as clean, cozy, and personally attentive, with several noting…
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4.7 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
One Kalakaua Senior Living is a Honolulu community offering both independent and assisted living support within a condominium-style setting. While no resident reviews are available, the facility holds a 4.7 Google rating…
- 4
4.5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Family reviewers at The Plaza at Moanalua consistently praise the attentiveness of nursing and care staff, often naming individuals who went out of their way to help. One family described a mother regaining lost weight…
- 5
4.2 (66 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Reviewers frequently praise The Ivy Hawaii Kai's expansive, scenic campus and friendly staff, describing it as clean, safe, and a strong choice for independent seniors who value outdoor space and ocean views. At the same…
- 6
4.1 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
The Plaza at Waikiki is a large Honolulu community offering multiple levels of care, though detailed family reviews aren't available beyond an overall Google rating from a small number of respondents. The property…
- 7
3.6 (12 reviews)· Independent Living
What families say about independent living in Honolulu
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Honolulu communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Building and grounds 58%
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Food and dining 42%
- Activities and social life 33%
- Cleanliness 25%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 75%
- Communication with families 58%
- Food and dining 17%
- Building and upkeep 17%
Independent Living in Honolulu: the figures
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (11), 24-hour staff (10), emergency call system (9), private rooms (9), gathering / activity spaces (9), housekeeping (9).
Independent Living near Honolulu
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe7.5 mi | 10 | 4.5 / 5 | 7.5 mi |
| Aiea8.6 mi | 8 | 4 / 5 | 8.6 mi |
| Kapolei16.5 mi | 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 16.5 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Honolulu, 139 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 Honolulu ask about.
- Home Care in Hawaii: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Complete Independent Living Moving Checklist For Stress-Free Senior Relocation
- How Independent Living Supports An Active Senior Lifestyle
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Independent Living in Honolulu: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Honolulu, Hawaii?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 independent living communities in Honolulu, Hawaii, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Honolulu are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Yaying House Adult Residential Care Home (5★, 5 ratings), The Plaza at Punchbowl (4.8★, 12 ratings), One Kalakaua Senior Living (4.7★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Honolulu?
Beyond independent living, Honolulu has skilled nursing / long term care (25 communities), assisted living (15 communities), at-home care (8 communities), home health (8 communities), memory care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Honolulu?
Families rate Honolulu independent living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 139 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Honolulu independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Honolulu communities, the most common praise is building and grounds (mentioned for 58%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), food and dining (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (75%), communication with families (58%), food and dining (17%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Honolulu bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
