My sister was recently transported from Queen's Medical Center to Navian Hawaii. Although she was…read morethere for only 2 nights before she went home with Jesus, the staff were amazing! They were very attentive and caring, yet professional. The home itself was warm and welcoming with a beautiful backyard set-up for visitors to enjoy. While it may not be the most modern home, it is filled with the most important thing...love and compassion. Even though there was a constant flow of family and friends who came to say their final good-byes to my sister, at no time did the staff make us feel like we were intrusive or disruptive. Their care of my sister during her last days and especially after she passed, were phenomenal. They gave us the space and time to grieve, all the while assuring us that they were there if we needed them. My hope and prayer is that no family will ever have to utilize a hospice care, but if they did, I highly recommend Navian Hawaii. My family and I are extremely grateful for the loving care given to my sister.

Hospice Hawaii has a home in Kailua. The house is a nursing home. It is a one story home with…read morefive bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen, living room, and family room. The backyard of the hospice house has a small garden area, a patio, and a swimming pool. The home has four nurses rotating 24/7, a housekeeper, and a cook. All staff members work for Hospice Hawaii. The bedrooms are divided into two residential rooms and three respite rooms. The residential rooms are for patients who needs long term care by the nurses. The respite rooms are for patients who are staying for five nights for free (got to give the caregivers a break). After the fifth night it is $100 a day. Each bedroom consist of a hospital bed, a recliner, small dresser, and television. Emergency oxygen tanks are available in each room in case the electric goes out. There are few portable oxygen machines for the patient to use in the family room or the bedroom. Two of the bathrooms are reserved for the patients while the third bathroom is for staff members and visitors. The patient bathroom is equipped with handicap railings near the toilet and the shower. There are commode toilets available for patients who are unable to use the bathroom. The living room is more like a little lobby area with a beverage station for guests, sign in log for visitors and volunteers, as well as a round two seater table. The family room has a couch, a recliner, small table, and a entertainment shelf with books, DVDs, and a television. My pops stayed at the Hospice Hawaii Kailua house for five nights. Hospice Hawaii made transportation available through ABC Transportation with a pickup in Waianae and drop off in Kailua. He arrived there on Tuesday August 29, 2017. After his five nights stay in Kailua then he got transported back to Waianae from Alii Transportation. The nurses that I have met personally like Rolyn and Yvonne are very friendly and outgoing. They joked around with my pops while he was in Kailua. My pops has his own opinions about the other nurses whom I did not meet. Guests are able to visit their loved ones as long as the noise is down. The nursing home is a peaceful environment so the other patients are able to relax and sleep when needed. There was a big difference in weather for my pops to experience. Waianae tends to be hot. Kailua was raining on Tuesday (8/29/2017) while all other days was cooler and comfortable weather. Family members are able to call their loved ones who are staying at the hospice house. Phone calls need to be limited and the nurses normally answers the phone. A loved one may refuse the call especially if he/she is too tired to talk. 52/100

St. Francis Hospice was suggested for my mom by the Palliative Care Department at Kaiser. After…read moremeeting with the case worker, we decided on their services for in home hospice care. The case worker, nurses and those who bathed my mom were excellent. They never rushed her, were always so kind and gentle and she enjoyed their visits and chats. Her nurse (Yun Jin) never made our concerns seem unimportant and always made sure checked our concerns on moms health and condition. They really were calming for me as I felt the nurse was just a call away and would be available if my mom suddenly took a turn for the worse. When I needed surgery, we placed my mom in a private care home and the hospice services followed her. She had a different team, because it was in a different area, but the same great level of care was provided. Because my mom was stable she "Graduated" from hospice and was released to her own doctors. Unfortunately, two months later she passed away. Some things that I had to get used to were: 1) The doctor never visited but was kept well informed via the nurse 2) All blood work, doctor's visits, treatments ended. Eye exams, hearing aid adjustments, ear exams were permitted but very little else as this was comfort care. Any problems were addressed by the nurse. My mom's doctor continued to follow my mom's progress via twice monthly calls with us. It was difficult for our minds to go from a mentality of healing my mom to one of offering her comfort but we did eventually get used to it. After my mom "graduated" from Hospice I realized just how much they had helped my mom and I and what peace and calm they brought to our minds. Impending death of a loved one is difficult and dealing with that day to day realization can be frightening. They helped alleviate that making us feel like we weren't alone on this journey with my mom but we had a great support team standing behind us. Thank you St. Francis Hospice for being such a great team with our family to care for my mom. I would recommend them to anyone needing this kind of care. They are excellent!

Who ever wants to write about a horrible subject such as death. Well the staff at St. Francis is…read morethe best. Carol at the office to Julia the social worker and Peggy the nurse they all were so top notch. They are caring. They return your calls. The are companionate and attentive. If don't use them you aren't helping your loved one. I will never want anyone else to to go through what we did. St Francis helped make it easier to deal with it.

I found Malama Ola via a quick Google Search for hospice agencies for grandpa and was impressed…read morewith their 5 star rating (on Google AND Yelp). After grandpa recovered from a mega life event/ illness, I informed grandpa's inpatient medical team that we'd like hospice care with Malama Ola and they quickly assisted us with coordinating care with them. I am VERY GRATEFUL for everyone at Malama Ola for taking EXCEPTIONAL care of grandpa, myself and my family during our short encounter with them. Everyone was truly wonderful. So many people to be thankful for (please forgive me if I don't remember everyone's names, there were MANY phone calls throughout grandpa's care and transition). But thank you to Marche (our patient advocate), Christian (our admitting nurse), Danny (our spiritual counselor who played his lovely guitar for grandpa), Jay (our social worker), Jorge (our nurse aid), and Brad (our LPN). And everyone and anyone who may have checked in on grandpa but I missed. Truly thankful for each and everyone one of you, and for all you do. The team at Malama Ola actively listens to families wishes and also strongly advocates for patient comfort and quality of life during this time of their life. Highly recommend this agency for your loved ones hospice or palliative care needs.

We recently lost my grandma and prior to her loss we had privilege of care from Malama Ola. The…read morequality of care and understanding we received was amazing! All the staff members that we encountered down to the delivery and setup drivers were exceptional! They were patient and caring. Taught us everything we wanted to know so we could assist our grandma in times their staff weren't around. Everyone that came to our house we felt like we knew them forever, like we were family. Our family greatly appreciates everything the staff of Malama Ola provided us with. We highly recommend Malama Ola for care giving of your loved family member!

Tucked in the back of Palolo Valley in a residential setting, Island Hospice Home provided…read morecompassionate care for my aunt during her final days. Because of COVID, only family members from the same household could enter the facility, so that meant my cousins and I could not be in my aunt's room. As many would understand, to not be able to hold your loved ones hands or give a hug is perhaps the hardest part about the current pandemic. While we couldn't be in the room, we were directed to the side of the house where we could see and talk to my aunt through a screen window. Though my aunt was not a covid patient, it was comforting to know that the facility had strict rules in place that ensured the safety of all the patients. And given that some hospitals and care homes have had clusters of covid cases, we were grateful that Island Hospice did not. The facility only has five rooms, one patient to a room, so staff are able to give each patient a high level of care. I cannot express enough my family's deepest appreciation for the attentiveness and efforts to ensure my aunt was comfortable, pain free and treated with dignity and respect. Highly recommend!

One of my friends is in the final days of his life, and was transferred here from Queen's…read moreyesterday. He is in a semi-private room but there is a drywall divider so it is pretty much like a private room. For his hospice stay, Medicare will cover everything except his room and board, but his HMSA Supplementary Plan will cover that so he will not have to pay anything at all. They have a nurse and nurse's aide here 24/7, and there are only 6 beds, so lack of attention is not an issue. This place is all the way back on 10th Avenue, next to the Palolo Chinese Home, in a converted single-family home. The staff is attentive and friendly, and they go out of their way to offer and provide drinks or snacks to visitors if you want. Because it is important for family and friends to have access to patients, they said they do not have restrictions on visiting hours, so we can visit anytime, as long as we are respectful of other patients. If you needed to place someone in a hospice environment, I would not hesitate to recommend this place.

Queens hospital connected us with Islands Hospice and we truly appreciate the excellent service,…read moreprofessionalism and compassion.

We've used them for both my dad and mom as they transitioned out at different times. From the…read moreinitial intake nurse to the nurses and CNAs who came to the house, we felt very supported. Any questions or concerns were addressed right away. They helped us get the medical equipment we needed to assist us in keeping my parents at home. When the end came, a single phone call brought the nurses to the bedside who helped us thru the process. We were assigned a chaplain at the start who called to offer any spiritual support and would visit. Appreciate the sensitivity and support we received from Islands Hospice. Mahalo !

My husband was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January. Navian hospice came after the news and…read moresupported me for three months until my Randy died. I had no idea how these companies worked and was somewhat uncomfortable at the thought of strangers coming into my house at the worst time of my life. They changed my life. They supported me 100% throughout the end of his life. I don't know how I would've managed without them now. This weekend part of the goodness of their hearts they put on a memorial at Calvary by the sea Lutheran Church. I cannot say enough about this company. They are still supportive and I thank God he blessed for him and I with their goodness and support.

Outstanding care givers from communication to the physician and everyone in between. We are so…read moregrateful.

A lot care and intention goes into providing a healing environment for the myriad of human…read moresituations seeking care. Aloha Nursing and Rehab Centre answered all of our hopes for the care and rehabilitation of my husband. Every aspect of care was provided in a facility that shows excellence on all levels. Not only the staff at all levels showed skill and pride in their areas of service, the atmosphere of positivity is constant. The cleanliness is top notch, and above any experienced elsewhere. The meals were multiple choices to suit tastes, diets, abilities, etc. The activities are plentiful and fun, as well as visiting entertainment. The Physical Rehab staff are excellent and skilled, and in concert with the nursing staff, provide the essential components needed to bring recovery and healing. Dr. Beh was extremely empowering and personable. Thankful! ALOHA permeates every aspect of this facility!!

Took very great care of my mom, even after the fact she came home. Checked up on her, very nice,…read morethey deserve more pay for treating others the way they do.

Follow up review as dad is still in rehab - Nuuanu Hale initiated a Care Plan meeting for dad, me,…read moremy brother and the managers of various areas who are assisting with Dad's rehabilitation- nurses, physical therapist/occupational therapist, diet, activities, and social services. My brother and I were pleasantly surprised to have each manager share their updates of dad and what their goals are to meet his proposed discharge date. Mahalo to Christina, the nurse manager who confirmed the medications he is receiving and asking us the right questions to ensure we're on the same page. She answered all our questions and reassured us that he is doing well and being pleasant to the nursing staff. Yay! Next up was Amrik the PT and OT manager who shared Dad is 94 but listening to the therapists and trying to do what they ask- he has walked 20 feet with a walker and they are giving cues for him to take bigger steps also helping him with proper way to get up out of a chair, sit down, sit on the potty, get up from potty, and encouraging him to keep trying, which he has been doing, much to our surprise and joy. Then there's dear Maka, manager of activities, she works hard to get to know each patient, what their interests are, hobbies, routine and wants to help them stay as close possible to what they enjoy doing at home. She visits Dad every day and when she heard he liked watching westerns and war movies, she got him his own TV since the double rooms share one TV only. She promised us in this meeting she would do it that day and it was there when my brother visited dad yesterday! At Christmas they received a big donation and she delivered all the gifts to each patient! A big mahalo to Jason, the dietary manager who brought us up to date on dad's eating habits which we had worried about and happy to see he was enjoying the food, his weight and although dad doesn't require a a structured diet, Jason still wants to make sure dad is okay with the food. He said there is an ice machine we can use for his Coca Cola and also a soda machine available in break room if he asks the nurse for one when we're not there. (Jennifer, another nurse, had taken the time to call me to say dad was craving one and didn't have change for the machine, so I was able to bring one for him). Jason explained the dietician will do an assessment of dad but we are happy he is eating the food and getting plenty of liquids. He looks great and his color is so good. Social Worker, Nu Timotea, was facilitating this meeting and did an awesome job explaining the next steps for his proposed discharge date. Helpful suggestions and recommendations gave us the baseline we needed to start the phone calls to begin the selection process of where is the safest and most comfortable for dad. I thanked all of them for making it a pleasant experience for dad and how impressed and touched we are with the care he receives as well as what we observe with the other patients. We are there every day at different times so we've met and seen various staff- everyone is cheerful, helpful, patient, gracious and kind. Even when they're super busy it seems they stop to reassure a patient or communicate what will happen next. It brings tears to my eyes what wonderful people they are to help others in need.

My mother was there for three weeks and I was amazed at how much attentive care that their staff…read moregave. They made her feel so welcome. They attended to her every deed and she flourish their period. This might be their first positive review, but trust me the staff there are remarkable. And especially Velma. My mother actually misses her and her company and her care. Don't let the building or the reviews fool you! Once you see how they interact and observe everything you will understand what I'm talking about. Thank you, Nuuanu Hale for taking care of my Mom.

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

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!

Aloha Let me just…read morestart off by saying BEAUTIFUL. As soon as you drive into this beautiful private property you're surrounded with such a spacious and safe environment. KinaOle has 24 hr caregivers, monthly outings, music therapy with Maria, movement therapy and art therapy. When going into the homes each room is so spacious and has its own private bathroom. The staff are so welcoming and brings Aloha to the front door. These are not your typical CNA/NA's they're mostly all local young ladies and gentlemen that grew up here on the islands and treat our loved one like family. Home is where you make it, and KinaOle felt like home to me. I would recommend everyone to come down and take a tour at KinaOle Estates.