Best Skilled Nursing in Honolulu, Hawaii
25 communities found
Honolulu lists 25 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.4 across 22 rated communities and 811 reviews read. Of the 17 communities with known sizes, 13 are large and 4 are mid-sized. Among the 17 communities with Medicare star ratings, the average is 3.4, with 7 rated five stars and 2 rated one star.
- 25communities
- 4.4average rating, 22 rated
- 811family 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
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
15 Craigside
Honolulu, Hawaii
4.5(8)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Caring Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii
5(2)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing 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
Nursing staff are described as attentive and patient, treating residents like family in a clean, older building with noted health improvements.
- 2
4.9 (56 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 158 units
Run by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Maluhia is described as warm and attentive, with responsive nurses and individualized dementia care.
- 3
Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center
4.8 (217 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Rated 4.8 across 217 reviews, Maunalani is described as attentive and compassionate, with clean facilities and effective rehabilitation support.
- 4
4.9 (38 reviews)· At-Home Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families praise individual BAYADA caregivers as reliable, warm, and treated like family, offering personalized support with daily needs and therapy.
- 5
4.7 (84 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 182 units
Known for its ventilator and tracheotomy care program, reviewers praise rehabilitation, wound care, and dietary teams despite some responsiveness concerns.
- 6
Yaying House Adult Residential Care Home
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This small, home-style care home is described as clean, cozy, and personally attentive, feeling more like a home than a facility.
- 7
4.7 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
One Kalakaua Senior Living offers independent and assisted living in a condominium-style setting, with a 4.7 rating but no resident reviews.
- 8
Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
4.8 (5 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 42 units
Reviewers describe attentive nursing staff and positive outcomes for family members recovering from serious medical events at this respiratory-focused facility.
- 9
4.5 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 45 units
The single detailed review describes attentive, personalized staff, robust dining events, and a strong sense of security as care needs increase.
- 10
4.4 (18 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 49 units
Reviewers describe warm, family-oriented care and attentive rehabilitation support, though some noted unprofessional front desk treatment and unattended residents.
What families say about skilled nursing in Honolulu
Counted across the review summaries of 25 Honolulu communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, noted in 88% of 25 communities, along with activities and social life and medical and nursing care, each cited in 48%. Cost and billing concerns come up in 60% of communities, and communication with families is raised in 56%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 88%
- Activities and social life 48%
- Medical and nursing care 48%
- Food and dining 40%
- Building and grounds 36%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 60%
- Communication with families 56%
- Staff attitude 16%
- Building and upkeep 16%
“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.”
Skilled Nursing 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: emergency call system (22), wheelchair accessible (22), 24-hour staff (22), medication management (22), housekeeping (21), on-site nurse (rn) (20).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Hawaii.
Skilled Nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Hawaii. Closer to home? Compare skilled nursing near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 25 communities listed in Honolulu, 811 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Honolulu: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Honolulu, Hawaii?
MyLivingChoice lists 25 skilled nursing long term care communities in Honolulu, Hawaii, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care 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), Lēʻahi Hospital (4.9★, 60 ratings), Maluhia (4.9★, 56 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Honolulu?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, 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 skilled nursing long term care in Honolulu?
Families rate Honolulu skilled nursing long term care communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 811 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Honolulu skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 25 Honolulu communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 88%), activities and social life (mentioned for 48%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 48%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (60%), communication with families (56%), staff attitude (16%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care 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.
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