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The Plaza at Punchbowl

918 Lunalilo St

4.8(12 ratings)· Honolulu average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Respite Care
Short-term respite stays available for temporary care
Room Types
Shared companion suites offered alongside private units
Nursing Support
On-site RN nurse for medical needs

What Families Think

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 reviewers single out staff member Brad and the overall team for responsiveness and honesty, and one resident of over ten years speaks to long-term satisfaction with the community. A couple of reviewers noted small quibbles, like early dinner service, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised as warm and welcoming
  • Smooth, low-stress move-in process for new residents
  • Food quality praised by multiple reviewers
  • Rooms described as clean and quiet
  • Long-term resident reports 10+ years of positive experience
  • Staff responsive to family questions and concerns

The Bad

  • No published pricing available for comparison
  • One review noted early dinner start times
  • One review noted an unwelcoming first impression from front-desk staff

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Plaza at Punchbowl is a senior living community in Honolulu, Hawaii offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Guest Meals, Professional Chef and Restaurant style Dining Room. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

About The Plaza at Punchbowl

The Plaza at Punchbowl is an assisted living and senior care community in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving up to 147 residents. The community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Haliʻa Memory Care, and Short-Term Respite programs, with apartment styles including private studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and shared companion suites.

Assisted Living at The Plaza provides support with daily activities while maintaining residents' independence and personal choice. The community also offers Independent Living for those seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle with services and amenities, and Memory Care designed for residents experiencing cognitive changes such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease, supported by the Best Friends approach, a research-informed methodology focused on personalized care.

Amenities and services include three meals a day served restaurant-style, a coffee bistro, a full-service salon, media room and theater, computer stations, recreation and games rooms, and a library with reading areas. Fitness and therapy center classes are offered daily, along with on- and off-site activities and excursions. Apartments feature walk-in showers with grab bars and adjustable bath benches.

Short-Term Respite stays are available at the community, providing temporary accommodations with the same support and services offered to full-time residents.

Types of Care at The Plaza at Punchbowl

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room
  • Room Service

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Coffee Shop
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Live Performances
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Plaza at Punchbowl

4.8overall · 12 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (12)

Lonnie Hicks

Nov 2025

via Google

I have lived here for 10 years. It is a very pleasant and inviting assisted/independent/memory care facility. The staff are very friendly and helpful. As an independent resident I have been very involved with activities and interactions with many residents. I have so many friends here, resident and staff alike. Paul Gustafson (manager), as well as all staff, is a get things done person who interacts very well with residents and families to make sure all is well. 10+plus years and so many beautiful memories. Check it out if you or your family are in need of extra care.

Gary Kondo

Dec 2023

via Google

The Plaza at Punchbowl is a fantastic independent and assisted living facility. Brad, Cheri, Sasha and the rest of The Plaza team provided us with excellent customer service and made the transition for my family member into their facility an easy and stress less experience. Their level of customer service and assistance they provided with both furnishings and medical assistance took a stressful situation and made it extremely user friendly.

Sharon Woodall

Jul 2023

via Google

My stay at The Plaza at Punchbowl was perfect. Brad was welcoming and answered all of my questions and made sure I had what I needed to recover from my surgery. The staff was very friendly and honestly enjoyed helping their residents. The food is very good and my room was sparkling clean and so quiet, great for sleeping and napping. A truly healing environment.

Ashley Smith

Jun 2023

via Google

I sat in on a tour at the punchbowl location for the plaza this week with my family. I've toured plenty of communities recently, but this one was hands down the most welcoming I've been to. They didn't have the best first impression, the concierge did not seem to want to be there and you felt it. We like that they had a coffee bar while we waited. We were then greeted by their sales manager who was incredibly professional. Brad was the most personable person and he honestly listened to us. Our parents aren't looking to do anything fast and he is the first sales person to not just rush us out. He let my father speak, answered everything fully and did not try to hide anything. Brad introduced us to some of the residents and they all were so welcoming. I didn't like they had such early dinner start times and some things could look better but seeing someone like Brad is taking care of people makes up for it. This is for sure the place we would choose our parents to go to when the time comes but if they could fix those few things it would be great.

Sara Kobayashi

May 2023

via Google

The staff there is so warm and welcoming, you can feel it’s their nature to be that way. Brad was our contact there and he walked us through every step of the process, he made us feel comfortable and at ease during this tough time. The staff was our primary reason for choosing the Plaza Punchbowl. We trust them with our beloved great grandmother, grandma, mother..Thank You Plaza Punchbowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Plaza at Punchbowl offer?

The Plaza at Punchbowl offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Plaza at Punchbowl located?

The Plaza at Punchbowl is located at 918 Lunalilo St in Honolulu, Hawaii.

What do families say about The Plaza at Punchbowl?

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 reviewers single out staff member Brad and the overall team for responsiveness and honesty, and one resident of over ten years speaks to long-term satisfaction with the community. A couple of reviewers noted small quibbles, like early dinner service, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.

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