I think many of us don't take the time to write something appreciative…read more I've had two experiences with Hospice of Kona and they truly are compassionate. Back in 2009 My grandfather received care in his home and the nurses were professional and highly knowledgeable. We built great relationships with them during the duration. They were available when we needed to reach them and would respond fast. My grandmother appreciated their help and support too. They called every year a month or so before my grandfathers passing anniversary to let me know that they have additional support services if I needed to take advantage of that. My next experience with Hospice was back in 2015 my step father was passing. Because I couldn't accommodate his needs in my home he went to the Nakamaru House. Again, a great experience. Very compassionate with care. They took time to know him, converse with him. He knew things about the nurses too. The lady of the house even went out of her way to get him what he wanted to eat. Prosciutto and Apples. Overall Hospice has been nothing but respectful and understanding during these emotional challenging times and they were sensitive and respectful. When people think of hospice, they automatically think of death. Well- educate yourself with their services provided. They also do palliative care. Great thing about it is you don't need to drive anywhere for anything. They picked up prescriptions etc. Even had volunteers come into the homes to help with things that my grandmother couldn't do on her own. I couldn't have been so thankful knowing that my grandfather and stepfather for their last few days were in great hands.

My mother was treated with compassion and respect in the last weeks of her life. I felt welcome to…read moremanage the experience in my own way and I witnessed the way other families chose to handle a highly emotional and stressful period. I was impressed at how the religious aspects were presented as a choice, not a mandate. My advice to other families would be to be completely open with these professionals and then to trust their experience and let them do their jobs. I was more guarded than I should have been with my own feelings about end of life expectations, which lead to a bit of miscommunication. Beautiful, clean facility, but I was a bit hesitant about navigating the dark, private roads at night, so practice the route during the daytime to gain confidence. Parking is limited and under a prolific fruit tree, so be prepared to wash your car regularly to prevent damage to the paint.

My husband was volunteer treasurer for North Hawaii Hospice several years ago. It's a wonderful…read moreexperience for families at end of life experiences.

Bayada has been a life saver. They have provided quality caregivers for my elderly parents. Because…read moreof their help and professionalism I am able to fulfill my parents wish of remaining in their home. I highly recommend them.

This team went out of the way to provide much needed assistance for the tenants at our building…read morewhen the elevator was down for repairs. This was their first request to meet a condominium community need and Ellen, DD, and Crystal made it happen! If you need caring assistance for yourself or a loved one, give this team a chance. Caring and compassionate with a can-do attitude. Mahalo

I worked for MasterCare for over a year and the communication is not good, the office manager is…read morevery rude, they also have the clients call the office to let them know if they are going to be home during the hours that they have requested care and the client / caregiver communicator did not do a good job they would call me 30 minutes before my shift started to let me know that I can't service that client that day. mind you I'm already on the road to the clients house and I would not get any type of pay for my time and gas wasted. The caregivers work really hard and sometimes we would have to stay at the clients house for a longer period of time even though our shift with client would be over and we did not get payed any overtime even though it was requested by the office for us to stay and help the clients.

I always appreciate the responsiveness when you call the main line and get connected to someone…read morehere at LCCA of Kona. But I do wish their bed availability was better. If youre looking for short- or long-term services here, you might be out of luck. Long waitlists and limited capacity makes it hard for people to stay local and stay close to home if they needed care.

My father, age 96, was a rehab patient here for 3 1/2 weeks following surgery for a broken leg. We…read morecould not have asked for a better place. The staff, without exception, was outstanding! The physical and occupational therapists were first rate, the nurses were attentive and the aides were over the top kind and caring. The building is clean and comfortable, the environment bright and cheerful. There are multiple dining areas and places to sit outside where residents can enjoy the sun and the ocean views. I highly recommend. Mlm

Lifespan was very helpful in matching us with a wonderful caretake. I highly recommend them.read more

From the owner: From the Bay are to the Big Island, Lifespan has been providing quality care for the aging…read morecommunity for over 40 years! At Lifespan, we reimagine what it means to age. We do this by: Delivering services that maximize quality of life, investing in the most compassionate and highly qualified caregivers, well-being activity coordinators, care managers, and operators, serving the whole person, being the go-to resource for clients, their loved ones, and our community. What makes Lifespan unique? Oversite by aging care professionals. Social and emotional engagement activities through our Well-Being program, compassionate dementia and Hospice support by specially trained caregivers.