Came here for a tour with a friend. Wow. So totally impressed. It's very high end... like a resort for seniors. Minimum age is 62. There is approximately 6 hours waiting list! That would say something! Everything was clean and organized. Staff were all friendly. Wonderful facilities and lots of activities. Beautiful grounds to walk around the gardens. They have a pool too. The food at the restaurant was amazing. I had the best ever crab crusted salmon. Totally impressed. I wish my friend would move here already because I'd visit him regularly just to eat at the restaurant! Hmm I wonder if I could come here as an outsider just to eat at the restaurant. I think I'll retire here someday... read more

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My parents live there, everything was excellent until they got a new general mgr. He is not for the residents, it's sad. They use to be 5 star by far. read more

Kahala Nui is a classic example of beauty being only skin deep. It looks good on the outside. But there is deep dysfunction in the administration. My parents both died at Kahala Nui. My mom died in 2018 (after being there for 10 years). Dad died May 2024. Look before you leap. After 16 years of living at Kahala Nui, dad was in the assisted living side . Many of the caregivers were relatively kind. But they had no idea what hospice was, and they argued with me about giving him prescribed anti anxiety meds. Dad was blind, and they seemed to not be aware as they scolded him about why he couldn't do this or that. (I head them yelling at him multiple times when they didn't know I was on the phone) His doctor (based in KN) was kind but clueless. She didn't understand why the meds were not being given. As he got closer to death, she admitted to me that the staff wasn't equipped to follow hospice. And told me that it was clear more training was necessary. Really??? This, despite everyone on his floor being close to death!!!! The admin was unavailable, arrogant, and the CFO can barely speak English. The CEO was unkind, didn't even offer condolences, told me they were going to get their cut of cash (25K) from the hefty deposit my parents gave them in Dad's will before we would see any cash back ( 80 or 90% of the initial amount is returned to the heirs). She was crass, uncaring, and rude. Should be in another business When Dad died after a relatively short time of severe illness ... I received a phone call from KN nurses to tell me he died. Immediately she said.. "If you don't move his things out of here tonight, you will be charged for an extra day ". It was 930 pm. What incompetent leadership they have. To foster that sort of nonsense and insensitivity. This after being there for all of those years!!!! When I said something to the assisted living social worker... she said they were told to tell families that because people complained about paying more. Seriously. As a veterinarian, I would say we are kinder to animals than the staff was to my dad as he died. I got a text from one person... really couldn't even call? His doctor never even called after he died. KN made an absolute fortune off of my parents. 10 years of 10K monthly. (1.2 million bucks), another 5K monthly for 5 years , thousands of dollars from Dad in the assisted living unit , as well as a unit they purchased for 750K in 2008 that KN kept the appreciation to well north of 1.2 million to resell to the next person. KN looks pretty. But it is really rotten behind their walls. read more

Kahala Nui is not somewhere you want to live in!!! Although the exterior looks clean and welcoming, the inside of this sorry excuse of a retirement home is terrible. CEO and CFO are not good people at all, and from family experience do not give a shi... about the residents. Would not recommend to anyone, and hope no one else has to experience this horrible service and treatment! read more

I first heard about Kahala Nui (KN) before they opened in early-2005. I had a handful of clients who would withdraw large chunks of savings from their accounts for a down payment. I would hear such great stories of a senior community that is being built next to the Star of the Sea School in Kahala. Then, there were more clients who would dip into their savings to outright purchase a unit at KN and some of them would set up their accounts to have an auto draft to pay monthly fees, which would cover whichever meal plan they selected. In February 2005, the initial residents moved into KN and made news in our community. I was invited by clients and many times conducted lunch meetings. When I first stepped into KN, it feels like you're walking into a resort. The grounds are well kept with nice interior décor, where some of them were donated by residents. They have a large dining room where you check in at the hostess stand before being escorted to your table. I was advised a handful of chefs from high end hotels and resorts were scouted by KN to serve food here. After so many lunches and dinners here, I find the food here exceptional. It's definitely not what I had expected for a senior living headquarters. The menu is extensive with daily and monthly specials that offer exotic dishes, such as kangaroo and bone-in cowboy steak. There are celebrities who live here, such as the parents of famous TV personality and celebrity chef Ming Tsai and the mother of Dave's Ice Cream, Mrs. Leong. KN also provides a convenient shuttle service to take their residents to designated shopping areas. They also have in-house social activities and events as well as coordinate group travel off-island. Once upon a time, KN also provided a weekly computer class where my client was so thrilled. He had never used a computer before with his profession and was delighted to educate himself and be active with today's technology. KN also has Hi'olani Assisted Living Center, where residents can receive care, depending on what the resident requires. They are able to receive the necessary medical care in the luxury of their unit. When a resident passes, a large portion of the monies paid for their unit goes back to their beneficiaries and a small percentage goes to KN. Want to live at KN? Be prepared for a long wait if you're on their waiting list. How long do you ask? There have been people who waited several years before they could move in. read more

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Interesting to note that all positive ratings are from non-residents. Yellow stars reflect what is really going on inside the beautiful walls. read more

As a healthcare consultant I've visited many patients at Kahala Nui. The facilities and staff never disappoint. The grounds are well kept, Covid screening in place and their residents are well taken care of. This location contains a locked memory unit, skilled nursing floors and assisted living apartments. read more

I've been to Kahala Nui numerous times to visit family and friends. It is always nice and clean and the staff is friendly. From what the residents say, there are lots of activities and the staff is kind and helpful. I attended their "Summer Sale" last Saturday with a friend. They had a nice complimentary wine, cheese and fruit bar set up outside the sale. The sale was full of things the residents made and lots of wines as well as a raffle for prizes. this was a fundraiser. Very well run and lots of nice offerings. If I had to go to a senior residence, I think I'd pick Kahala Nui! read more

Kahala Nui - Every senior facility needs this! - Retirement Homes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Toured 3 retirement facilities in the last month and hands down this is truly the best. Staff is so warm and helpful. The cost is insane but definitely worth going out with a bang. read more

Retirement Home. Elder Care. Have you ever spent a week searching for a place for you family members? Have you ever called other places and asked for a better place, their competition, those that charge more than they do for a better retirement residence? Have you ever just asked, 'What is the top of the line in retirement care in the area, someplace better than you?' Every time I have been referred to Kahala Nui. Likely the best place in the Islands without going to the West Coast. I have done lots of research, I have taken lots of tours as well. This place is someplace I've found where I may want to stay. Ask for Darren for a tour. The amenities appear to be top notch. I anticipate putting my parents on the wait list as This place looks great. Thanks to the staff at Kahala Nui for the visit. read more

This is not a nursing home! This is high end resort living for wealthy seniors. I have a confession to make. We take tours of open houses and look at resort condos that right now we can't afford. Our intentions are good. There is a quote that sums it up from the movie Flash Dance. "when you give up your dream you die! " http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0GZAeKVtfg We do not dream of wealth we never did. However sometimes we dream of doing things that you have to have money to do. We have done things you usually have to have money to do for free or discounted prices. My hubby is gifted at that. One of the things we do is look at condos that right now we can't afford but maybe one day who knows. We saw Kahal Nui. The monthly maintenance for a 3 bedroom (again not a nursing home) is $7,481 and that is just the monthly fee. To buy it the price is $1,063,810. This is from their site about the location. "Situated in one of Honolulu's most desirable neighborhoods, Kahala Nui offers residents all of the benefits of a central location that is convenient to Kahala Mall (with more than 90 specialty stores, 28 restaurants and eateries, and an eight-plex movie theater), as well as places of worship and healthcare facilities. Kahala Nui is also in close proximity to the Waialae Country Club, The Kahala Hotel & Resort, and Waialae Beach Park." It's beautiful! maybe one day! I can dream! Here are some of the amenities. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with water features and open-air garden courtyards, Kahala Nui's gracious atmosphere gives rise to its array of community areas and distinctive amenities. Main Living Room Diamond Head Room & Terrace Library & Business Center Garden Lanai Heated Pool & Jacuzzi Meditation Garden Media Room Kahala Terrace Art Studio Card Room Pool Lounge Piano Lounge Fitness Club Ali'i Dining Room Beauty Salon Private Dining Rooms Massage Studio Casual Dining Great Lawn Parking Garage read more

Kahala Nui - near by beach (I think thats it) we took a lot of pics on Oahu (Kahala) - Retirement Homes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

this is a review for the restaurant, not the retirement home. yup, i ate at a restaurant in a retirement home. my aunty lives here and invited my family for dinner. the food was awesome. the service was perfect. the decor was nice and the restaurant was quiet. what more can you ask for? it was nice to spend time with my aunty (don't get to see her much because i live on the mainland). the restaurant is pretty fancy, so you'll want to dress up. aloha shirt and long pants for the guys. a dress or nice blouse and pants for the ladies. i had steamed fish (Chinese style), with rice and steamed veggies. it also came with salad. yumm... of course i ate everything and left with a happy stomach. and a happy heart, since it was sweet of aunty to treat us to dinner. :) read more

Kahala Nui - Opakapaka with brown rice and vegetables - Retirement Homes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My in-laws moved in to Kahala Nui about 10 years ago, when it was brand new. It was expensive, but appeared to provide for the eventualities of their last years. The place is beautiful, and activities are well programmed. There is shuttle bus transportation available, a variety of menus each day, full time staff. They enjoyed many years in their independent living unit. As they aged, and encountered various health challenges, they moved to higher levels of care. This required them to give up more and more possessions, as the living space decreased. The living units increasingly resembled a hospital. There was a period when my mother-in-law required significantly more care than my father-in-law. She was moved to a different part of the complex, and for some time they lived in the same complex, but different rooms. This wasn't something that we had anticipated. They were reunited when my father-in-law's condition deteriorated. They lived together until he passed away, recently. My mother-in-law had to move to another room for a single person. The staff has been most helpful, friendly, and compassionate throughout. Now that the facility is 10 years old, it has been well kept up. It provides an attractive alternative for living late in life, if you can afford it. read more

I've always been very impressed by Kahala Nui. It really is like a resort for the elderly. And the food is surprisingly delicious! I got seared ahi, and it was perfectly cooked. Everyone who works here is so pleasant, and our family friend who lives here has zero complaints. I enjoy visiting and eating good food! read more

This is a lovely nursing home. There is a waiting list, and now I know why. The facilities are well kept and absolutely beautiful with very caring and well trained staff. There are lots of activities and the food is actually good! Lots of support for those who are still very independent, to those who need extra care. read more

It is a really relaxing place to go to. When you walk in it feels like a hotel. The staff is really friendly and everyone is very accommodating. My grandparents love this place! read more

Kahala Nui is a wonderful place to live. The help is superb. The food is good - especially in independent living. The independent living (IL) side is considerably nicer than the assisted living (AL) side. There is also an on-site nursing facility. The level of care goes up - but the conditions are somewhat more challenging as one goes from IL to AL to nursing. Some of the residents are less than kind to those who are more advanced in their care needs. read more