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.

Family member was there for rehabilitation a few weeks. Staff was very caring and excellent. Food…read morewas great too. Dining room is very elegant looking. My family member didn't want to leave after treatment was done lol. It was truly the caring people there that made the place great. Everyone says hello to you and is so kind! Thank you Hiolani!

#ThankyouThursday -Kahala Nui On this "Thank you Thursday",…read morewant to thank the workers at Hiolani Care at Kahala Nui! My single Uncle was happy living in the independent apartment at Kahala Nui. He met and made many good friends there and used the gym/weight room, pool, library, and dining area facilities. Once in awhile we were able to dine in to use his meal credit when I visited him. Great service and wonderful people. As several years has passed, his health was deteriorating and it made it difficult for him to live on his own and was in intermediate to assistant living care. Just recently he was in hospice and hung in for a month. Sad to say he has passed this week. I also had a dear church friend in Hospice on the same floor this year. I'm just impressed by the outstanding service by the Head social worker Jackie and The Assistant Lisa to the Head nurse Chelsea who made my Uncle comfortable and loved while being away from siblings and friends during the Covid Pandemic! They were like family to him to his last remaining days. Thank you for your excellent care and service! I'm sure my Uncle was truly blessed living at Kahala Nui!

Looking for a place for Dad with onset of dementia this location was a mid-way point between my…read morebrother's and my home. Went online to schedule an appointment after surfing their website which looked great! Someone contacted me within the day to schedule a date and time. A couple days prior to appt she called to remind me and gave some info on where to park and where to check in. Appointment went smoothly - met with sales manager, Jeffrey Fishman, and he really knows how to explain things, address concerns, follow up on current info, takes the time to make sure all our questions are answered satisfactorily. He has been very patient with us in securing the right space for Dad and checks back with us on any changes we should be aware of. This branch of the Plaza is beautiful, spacious, very clean and I love the wall to recognize military veterans with their pictures and service. The rooms are a nice size, nicely appointed and the shared rooms are spacious with a nice little entry area as a sitting room. Plenty of things for them to do with a shuttle service for excursions and also covered parking for residents. The residents all looked happy and content, the overall vibe was positive from staff and the dining area with the chef's menu was outstanding! We haven't made a decision yet because Dad needs to see the place for himself, but we wanted to write this review because of the way we have been respected during this difficult process of entrusting Dad to others and the kindness of Jeffrey Fishman.

My sister and I went to visit a family friend there and after walking we went through the lobby and…read morewanted to have our picture taken with the three of us. I asked a young lady who was just standing outside of the front desk to take a picture and she looked at me and said she was busy...what, standing around??? So she asked the lady behind the desk who was busy answering the phones and assisting a couple at the front desk and that lady replied she was busy at the moment. The young lady then said she would take our picture...made us feel uncomfortable and not wanted around! We were thinking of maybe staying there in a few more years, but now we may have to think about it.

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.

Came here for a tour with a friend. Wow. So totally…read moreimpressed. 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...

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

Recently someone I know had an altercation with a tar parking lot and after stumbling and falling,…read moreshattered their femur. After hours, actually days in the ER and receiving surgery as the doctor put it " to put a metal plate and other hardware in", person was released to rehab. Thankful for the Villas, a rehabilitation center and part of the St.Francis system. Still unable to live independently, patient chose to move over to the adult assisted living center on the same property. From the Villas it was an easy transition to Hale O Meleana by wheelchair through the courtyards. Thankful for the good care person is receiving at Hale O Meleana. Rooms are spacious and individual units with limited kitchen: full size refrigerator, microwave, hotpot... what else does one need? Not much when the delicious meals are provided in the dining room. Coffee and cookies available on self serve basis in the meeting room. Lots of activities for residents. Crafts, games, social events. There is a lovely garden as well as courtyard for those wanting fresh air. Hale O Meleana is a great option for those not ready to transition to long term adult housing which requires down payment (think Craigside, Arcadia, Kahala Nui) but needs temporary assistance. Charges are month to month.

This is an absolutely clean and wonderful facility. You are greeted by a friendly staff upon…read moreentering the facility. We are visitors to this property as certified pet therapy team and visit on Tuesdays. We visit the second floor to the assisted living and then on to the third floor to memory care. And then staff and patients are amazing! They enjoy our visits and our doggies put a smile on the patients face. I had a chance to visit a friend, and the room is huge and clean. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone because the staff is great and the place is clean.

Kina Ole Estate has truly been a blessing and life saver for our family. When my auntie fell, we…read morewere worried and unsure of where to turn, but finding Kina Ole Estate gave us the comfort and peace of mind we desperately needed. The home is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming, and the staff treats auntie with kindness, patience, professionalism, and genuine. It is such a relief to know she is safe, respected, and surrounded by people who truly look after her well-being. Each resident has their own room and bathroom. Which gives them comfort, privacy, and dignity. Our family is deeply grateful for the love, compassion, and support Kina Ole Estate has shown to my auntie and to all of us

Having to place your loved one in an assisted living facility is one of the most difficult decision…read morefor a family to make. The process is stressful, emotional & can be overwhelming! There are so many options out there & finding a facility that is the right fit for your loved one is so important. Our family had to make that heart wrenching decision to place my dad in an assisted living facility & after looking at many options & visiting many facilities we first placed him in a large facility that was very nice, staff was nice & looked like it had all the bells & whistles...after about 4 weeks & many reasons later we knew that it was not a good fit for him & we needed to move him...he needed a smaller more home like atmosphere with more individual attention. A friend suggested Kina'Ole in Kaneohe & we arranged for a tour with the owner Beth. From the very moment we entered the beautiful gated property we knew this was the place for dad...it was exactly what we were looking for! The grounds are so beautiful & well taken care of...3 separate homes on the property with beautiful trees & flowers everywhere...nice paved walkways & even a few chickens running around with their baby chicks...my dad loved it!! We decided to place him there & it is the best decision ever!!! Dad's house has 8 rooms...each resident has their own large bedroom & private bathroom which we could decorate however we wanted too...so it could feel like home for him...theres a large living room/common area where the residents have their daily activities & delicious home cooked meals & where they can just relax together on their own recliners & watch a movie together & have a snack. There's lots of staff to help out & to care for dad & all the residents...the entire staff at Kina'Ole are amazing!!! They have made the transition so easy for dad & our family & to watch dad immediately feel welcomed, comfortable & relaxed there has been the best feeling in the world!! Dad loves to be outdoors & take walks & the staff will take him outside twice a day for a nice long walk or whenever he'd like one...they truly care for the residents as though they were their own family members! Dad told me that he "feels spoiled" there cause they all so attentive & take such good care of him! I almost cried hearing him say those words because I knew we had found the perfect place for him!!! He is thriving & happy & so are we!!! We now don't have the constant worry we had before...we know that everyone at Kina'Ole makes it their priority to care for dad's physical & emotional well-being...we finally have peace of mind The icing on the cake was last week I got a text message for Wehilani (head nurse in his house) & she sent me pics of dad out & about with his housemates enjoying the gorgeous grounds & having fun with his new friends. She shared with me how his week went...how well he's adjusting, how his appetite has been, how he's been sleeping (great) & just a report of his week Kina'Ole is a hidden gem & our family feels so blessed to now be part of their ohana!

Hale Ho Aloha is a wonderful place for your loved one. My husband has been here for 4 months and…read morethe staff ( the administrators, the RNs. LPNs, CNAs, the activities people, the dining room workers, and the housekeepers) are amazing!! Everyone is attentive, caring, kind, resourceful, and ALWAYS positive and upbeat!! Never once was my husband or I ignored. They are there to make the residents as happy and comfortable as possible. My husband had been in two nursing facilities on the mainland after an accident and surgery, so we can attest to the superior quality of Hale Ho Aloha. We couldn't be happier with our choice.

This is the worst place on the island. The care is awful. They just want your money. They don't…read morecare how your loved one is treated. If you want your loved to die sooner this is the place to go!!! giving one star is being generous and that's only because I had to put a star there to post a review