Best Senior Living in Honolulu, Hawaii
36 communities found
Honolulu offers 51 senior living options in total, made up of 36 residential communities and 15 home care agencies. Among the 39 communities with ratings, the average score is 4.4, drawn from 1,230 reviews read across the city.
- 51options listed
- 4.4average rating, 39 rated
- 1,230family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Lēʻahi Hospital
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.9(60)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Maluhia
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.9(56)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.8(217)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
BAYADA – Oahu Home Care
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.9(38)
Home care · no referral needed
The Care Center Of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.7(84)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Plaza at Punchbowl
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.8(12)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Hale Ku'ike
Honolulu, Hawaii
5(5)
Assisted 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
Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.8(5)
Skilled 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
Best-rated senior living in Honolulu
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (60 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 155 units
Families describe Lēʻahi Hospital as an older but very clean long-term care facility where attentive nursing staff support meaningful improvement in residents' health.
- 2
4.9 (56 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 158 units
Maluhia's nursing staff are described as warm, attentive, and responsive, offering individualized care for residents with dementia and other complex needs.
- 3
Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center
4.8 (217 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center holds a 4.8 rating from 217 reviews, with families praising attentive staff, clean facilities, and effective rehabilitation support.
- 4
4.9 (38 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families of BAYADA – Oahu Home Care clients praise individual caregivers for personalized, attentive support with daily needs and physical therapy exercises.
- 5
4.7 (84 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 182 units
The Care Center of Honolulu is known for its ventilator and tracheotomy care program, with families praising its rehabilitation, wound care, and dietary teams.
- 6
4.8 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Plaza at Punchbowl is described as warm and well cared for, with staff singled out for responsiveness and honesty in easing residents' transitions.
- 7
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 described as clean, cozy, and personally attentive, feeling more like a home than a facility.
- 8
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
There isn't enough review material yet to summarize family experiences at Hale Kū'ike, so this overview relies on the community's own description of its mission.
- 9
4.7 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
One Kalakaua Senior Living offers independent and assisted living within a condominium-style setting, holding a 4.7 rating though without firsthand family reviews.
- 10
Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
4.8 (5 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 42 units
Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation offers short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing, with families describing attentive nursing staff and positive recovery outcomes.
What families say about senior living in Honolulu
Counted across the review summaries of 44 Honolulu communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted in 82% of 44 communities, and medical and nursing care, noted in 41%. At the same time, 70% of families raise concerns about cost and billing, and 61% point to communication with families as an area needing improvement.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 82%
- Medical and nursing care 41%
- Building and grounds 39%
- Activities and social life 32%
- Food and dining 27%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 70%
- Communication with families 61%
- Staff attitude 14%
- Building and upkeep 14%
“I just want to mention that my Byada home care nurse Brian is an awesome person and worker... he knows me so well knows what to do and does it .He is a GEM. Thank you Bayada for sending Brian to me. Sincerely, Wayne Alan Sossin”
“They are great with the patients and very interactive with them. They keep their patients very engaged when the patients are able to.”
“Caring and patient staff. Excellent clean immaculate facilities, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent care. Beautiful setting. Highly recommended! Wonderful and caring facility. Live musicians entertain patients there.”
Senior Living in Honolulu: the figures
- •Of the 17 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 13 have more than 60.
- •16 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.4 out of 5: 8 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (36), emergency call system (34), wheelchair accessible (34), medication management (34), housekeeping (29), gathering / activity spaces (27).
How families pay for senior living in Hawaii
Most families in Hawaii cover the cost of assisted living, memory care or independent living with their own savings and income, and often the sale of a home helps make that possible, especially given how much local real estate can be worth. Some households also draw on long-term care insurance policies purchased years earlier, which can offset monthly costs depending on the terms of the policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care, and it is worth looking into for anyone with a service history in the family.
The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Hawaii.
Senior 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 |
All of Hawaii: Senior Living in Hawaii. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 51 communities listed in Honolulu, 1,230 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; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
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
- 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 Honolulu: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Honolulu, Hawaii?
MyLivingChoice lists 51 senior living communities in Honolulu, Hawaii, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Honolulu are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Neogen Care - Home Health Agency - Hawaii (5★, 17 ratings), Star Home Care LLC (5★, 12 ratings), Hale Ku'ike (5★, 5 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Honolulu?
Beyond senior living, Honolulu has skilled nursing / long term care (25 communities), assisted living (15 communities), independent living (12 communities), at-home care (8 communities), home health (8 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Honolulu?
Families rate Honolulu senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 1,230 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Honolulu senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 44 Honolulu communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 82%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 41%), building and grounds (mentioned for 39%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (70%), communication with families (61%), staff attitude (14%).
Are there small senior living homes in Honolulu?
Of the 17 Honolulu communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 13 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Honolulu nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Honolulu carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.4 out of 5. 8 are rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Honolulu bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
