Great facility with good staffing. The majority of the workers are caring and helpful. Sometimes…read morethey are short staffed, however, they still provide a good level of care given the circumstances. The only drawback I see is driving up the winding and steep hills of Sierra Drive and Wilhelmina Rise. You will, however be rewarded with million dollar views that you can take in and appreciate. They have quite a good amount of programs that everyone can participate in. Of all the facilities that were presented to us, we chose Maunalani. Maunalani was the right choice to get my elderly Mom back on her feet again.

If you need to send your loved one for excellent care, send them here. The staff is kind and…read moreattentive and extremely flexible about your family members needs and requirements. The regular menu rotates from week to week but there are other options, depending on the residents dietary requirements and restrictions, that the staff would provide at meal times and in between such as sandwiches pizza, samin etc. There's always a green salad and fresh fruit which is a nice change from hospital style food. Depending on the person's requirements you are also able to bring in outside food, treats, and goodies. The dining room is spectacular. As a non-profit organization they will not milk your insurance company dry before they discharge your friend or family member. The objective of this facility is to rehabilitate people in a healthy, friendly, loving and professional manner. Physical therapy and occupational therapy is offered daily. There are many social activities including religious, games,.exercise music and entertaient, animal interaction and the list goes on. The views are spectacular and the many lanais offer fresh air and sunshine. Our discharge interview was thorough and informational involving many departments of this facility. Big shout out to Karl, Meaghan, Brinh, Manny, "Nikki", Lauren and oh so many others

My husband and I moved into Plaza Waikiki nearly 8 years ago as independent living residents. We…read moreare so glad we picked this particular senior residence! Great staff and great neighbors. Take a tour and see for yourself.

My mother was one of the first residents to move into the Plaza back in October 2015. She was an…read moreindependent resident, then in 2019 she required more care so we had to move her to assisted living where she remained until she passed in Feb 2020. I can't say enough about the Plaza all of the nurses and the staff became part of our extended family. They took the best care of her, and there was never any concerns. She didn't participate in a lot of activities but they all still knew who she was and would come to her room to encourage her to participate. We can't say enough. The Place at Waikiki was a very convenient location as she was close to our home and where I worked. We visited often and I would eat breakfast with her every morning and dinner often. The food was often tasteless which I get as you are cooking for so many with dietary restrictions. The food was not that big of a deal for me because I could always bring her whatever she wanted or she could come home and eat with us. Her not having one meal she didn't like was not a reason for us to complain when everything else was well done. No concerns of overcharging for anything. My sole concern was that she was safe, clean and happy. To our family the Plaza at Waikiki was top notch and we know that the staff loved and cared for her every day. Thank you everyone for a job well done!!!

I really appreciated the care and compassion for my mom from the entire team. They treated her…read morewith respect and kindness and gave our family peace knowing she was truly cared for. Thank you all for everything!

Recently, a friend needed to go to Palolo Chinese Home for rehabilitation following heart surgery…read more The day Nursing, CNA staff, and Rehabilitation staff were excellent. However, there seemed to be issues at night -- responses to the call bell may be as long as a 20 minute wait. One day, she was served a very spicy egg dish for breakfast. She quickly notified the kitchen that she could not eat that because it was too spicy and could she have something else which they agreed to do. At 11:30 she still did not have any substitute breakfast. So she was very disappointed. A substitute meal was never sent and no one ever came to apologize or say what happened.

When I found out one of my dear friends who I used to play mah jong at her house moved into a…read moresenior living community, I knew I wanted to visit her. I called her daughter to confirm she's now at One Kalakaua Senior Living (OK) and was provided with the room number, along with check in procedures when going. Located at the corner of Young St and Kalakaua Ave, OK opened its doors in 1997 where they offer units for people 55 years or older to purchase and live in. They also provide a cafeteria and cleaning services to assist the residents. I was fortunate to have found street parking as my friend and I went on an early weekday evening. There were just a handful of visitor parking where all of the stalls were occupied but one and luckily my friend snagged the last stall in front. Prior to entering, there's an iPad on the wall where all visitors need to register your information. As you enter the doors of OK, the receptionist confirms your registration and then with the information you entered in the iPad, a sticker is printed and you place it on your chest. This was a first time for the both of us so we asked the staff we were visiting our friend and gave the room number where she immediately blurted my friend's full name. Seems like she's well-known here and have many visitors. It's been over 30 years since OK opened and I was quite impressed they keep up with maintenance as I found OK to be modern and well kept. I noticed the tropical floral arrangements and plants, which gave the facility a bright and welcoming ambiance. My friend's unit was a good size for a one bedroom and it was well kept. The unit was in the midst of re-painting. She mentioned the cleaning services offered, where it's convenient and worthy of the fee but didn't say good things about the food. She's a foodie and loves Chinese food. We used to have potlucks where I was responsible of getting the food and a couple of times I cooked at her place. She's got a refined palate for sure. Overall, a very impressive first visit at OK. The residents who I casually bumped into seemed happy and content, just like my friend who is happy to be living here at OK.

One Kalakaua is a beautiful senior living facility. It is located in the heart of town across the…read morestreet from Foodland. It's really a beautiful building which has many activities for seniors, a pool and jacuzzi, library, salon, and fitness room. Residents own their own condos which is different from other senior living options. We came by to visit a friend and were able to dine with them in the dining room on the first floor. The hostess Fely was a bit rude, but after we checked in everyone else in the main dining room was extremely pleasant and accommodating. Dinner started off with a trip to the salad bar which was super fresh. We then had the soup of the day which was the Manhattan clam chowder followed by your entrée of choice, vegetable, starch, drink and dessert. I had the ribeye steak, French fries and spinach. Dessert was Kona coffee ice cream. The food here is quite good! Several steps up from food typically that would be served at a senior assisted living facility. Essentially like restaurant quality!! Really! I was actually pleasantly surprised.. Definitely a really nice place to live for seniors.

Wonderful, caring, and responsive staff, in a home-like, non-institutional setting in residential…read moreMānoa. The staff and residents feel like family. The various stimulating daily activities, ongoing special events, and friendships forged there have helped my mother, a resident for the past two years, maintain physical and mental health.

Wonderful, caring, and responsive staff, in a home-like, non-institutional setting in residential…read moreMānoa. The staff and residents feel like family. The various stimulating daily activities, ongoing special events, and friendships forged there have helped my mother, a resident for the past two years, maintain physical and mental health.

Placing our Dad/husband in a live-in Memory Care home was one of the hardest decisions we've faced…read more After careful consideration, we chose Hale Kūʻike Bayside in Kāne'ohe for its beautiful facility, welcoming staff, and promise of top-tier Alzheimer's care. Despite fully disclosing his moderate-stage Alzheimer's symptoms, including restlessness and sleep disturbances, we were given notice less than two weeks after moving him in , that we would need to find a different home for him in the next 30 days. We question whether he was given adequate time by Hale Ku'ike Bayside to adjust to his new environment. Please know that Hale Kūʻike is selective in the Alzheimer's behaviors it's willing to handle. The unexpected discharge, and having to move our Dad a second time, was an emotional challenge for our family.

Nu'uanu: 808-595-6770 Pali: 808-525-6770…read moreKane'ohe: 808-235-6770 Three locations on O'ahu. The staff across the board are polite and helpful over the phone. Answered whatever questions I had about the facilities and their services.

We LOVE The Plaza at Punchbowl! It's been almost one year since Mom, 99 years young and still…read moreactive, moved onto the Assisted Living floor. She sleeps and eats well there with delicious meals and snacks. Her table mates at meals have given her unexpected positive socialization and new companionship. The staff go out of their way to pair her with the right table mates. The staff from the Nursing team to the RCA aides, the activities facilitator @Teresa, the Holoholo bus driver @Daniel, the concierge team with @Tisha - they all know Mom's name and status and are so friendly with her. Whenever I visit with her and take her out, she is happy and enjoys being on the steady meal and activities schedule at The Plaza. It's been so good for her mind and memory. She even gets her hair and nails done there! Such a fun activity for her. And the concierge desk arranges for this and the hair stylist even called me to see what schedule would be best for Mom so she could get her hair and nails done before her birthday. The team we've experienced so far have gone the extra mile from calls at night for special needs, to pulling me aside to tell me funny stories with Mom in activities. These are genuinely caring and professional people she has interacted with. They are not only polite but are fun and seem to enjoy their jobs and the residents. Honestly, we've been pleasantly surprised not knowing what to expect when making the transition from her home of and independent living over 61 years to a facility like this. At first, it seemed a bit sad. But my sister and I realize now that the initial transition was natural because it's an acceptance of her stage in life and being with her peers. Now, I feel so happy to be at The Plaza. The staff know my name and are so friendly with me, too, and very helpful in guiding me on what to do. It's really been a blessing for Mom and our whole family. I think she is getting better care than what she could get in her previous home with an at-home caregiver. More socialization, new brain activities, and a safe space to walk around and go to exercise classes. Mom also LOVES popcorn and movie day. For Mother's Day she had cookies and sandwiches and tea in the afternoon which was perfect desert time for her after our luncheon out. We love the Sagely app that helps me and my sister know what activities she attends. There are photos sometimes and this helps us see her in action. it is awesome to get same-day updates on what she is doing! I think this all comes from the kind and professional leadership of the lead administrator, @Cherie. We thank her every chance we get for making this transition easier. Since Mom is safe and happy, my health as her primary care giver has gotten excellent again! Mom, The Plaza at Punchbowl, my sister and I make a great team! Thank you again @Cherie for going the extra mile and caring for these kupuna as well as the care you show for your team.

If I could do a 2 fold review this would be it. My dad has…read morebeen at the Plaza Punchbowl for 9 years and our Ohana was very happy with him living there. The daily staff, nurses, concierge, head of nursing, physical therapist, aids who assisted him were the best. I always complimented the Plaza Punchbowl when family and friends inquired how he was doing and how we liked the Plaza. The staff was always accommodating and communicated with me. I don't know if there is a direct correlation with the way upper management handled my dads last month at the Plaza and/or when Ray (head of nursing left in December 2019). I always felt a sense of humanity, calmness and a great family unit/atmosphere with Ray during the last 8 years, ......as my dad called Plaza his home. The reason I'm disappointed and writing a negative comment is the way the management staff made us feel after 8 years. No compassion and the exit was cold... No warmth ...no human interaction.!!!!!! Sad Another incident during his last week was: -I.e. handling my dads return from emergency to the Plaza at 1:00 am in the morning. In all the scenarios " im stating how each was handled and how management made you feel". No compassion and warmth.

Hopefully things have changed for the better for patients and their families at this place since…read more2021. It's been a few years since my mom was placed there after her surgery. She used to call me at home, to call the front desk, so that they would go and help her to the bathroom. She would press the call button but nobody would come, therefore, she would have accidents in bed. Keep in mind that my mom was 91 and did NOT have to use diapers, but they put her in diapers. I can only imagine how degrading it was for her during her stay. Another cause of concern was only 30 minute visitations were allowed because of Covid. I totally understand this, but your time starts ticking as soon as you sign in. Their elevators are so slow so our visit was only 5 minutes due to the wait for the elevators. We couldn't even visit with her! So sad and depressing. Needless to say, I took her out of this place so that she could live her final weeks at home. I sure hope visits and care are better now for the patients and families.

Today I went on a tour to Kalakaua Gardens since I am looking to see where I should go to a place…read morethat would take good care of me. The facility was very comfortable and meticulously kept. Rooms were beautiful and a place I hope to call home one day. Food was very good and the residents looked happy and chatted as they shared their meals. Very comfortable and happy place to be. I will surely choose there after the other facilities I have walked through. It will be a nice home for me to make it my last stopping place. The tour representative that walked us through was Mr. Thomas Eustace. He patiently covered all aspects of living there. Very nice well informed gentleman. Mahalo to your time but will soon want to move in.