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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waimanalo, HI
The cost of independent living in Waimanalo is about $6,235 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 96 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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When it comes to the meals, stop trying to impress with fancy names, just cut the salt/spice & serve good tasty food. The value for cost is ok for me but high for others. Economy sucks but what to do???? I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
"The Ivy at Hawaii Kai is a senior living community set on an expansive property in the Ka’Alakei Valley with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The location boasts tranquil waterfalls and lush landscaping and is only a short distance to many popular Waikiki attractions and world famous...
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I'm so happy that I found this community for my parents the staff are very nice and caring. The care level is great here is one of the reasons I chose this place also. They have a great place to go outside...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Wilson Senior Living is an assisted living residence providing enriching life experiences in Kailua, Hawaii. Located on the windward side of the island of Oahu, the impressive state of the art residence is in the beach side town of Kailua in the Aikahi area. The year round warm weather allows for...
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My dad has only been at Kina Ole for a few weeks but it is hard to imagine him getting better care anywhere else. The staff has spent countless hours getting to know him and his likes/dislikes-even asking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father moved into the Plaza at Waikiki, and it was a good experience overall. It’s a beautiful place; brand new, with plenty of helpful staff. The food looked good, but my father complained that it didn’t...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Alexander Manor is a full-service apartment building centrally located in Honolulu, on the beautiful island of Oahu. We are a small, family-style building with only 24 apartments, which can be furnished or unfurnished upon move-in (no extra charge for furnished). We are a six-floor building...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Plaza at Punchbowl is an assisted living community located in the center of Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. It offers assisted living and memory care services in an apartment setting with a view of the Honolulu skyline. The Honolulu Museum of Art is just two blocks from The Plaza, and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It was very close to home. It was brand new too. In the beginning she would have had her own room, but once they started getting more established there wasn't any room for her. Comparable price to the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Waimanalo, HI
The average cost of senior living in Waimanalo is $6,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schofield Barracks, HI with an average of $6,201 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Waimanalo
Recent reviews for independent living in Waimanalo
The Plaza at Waikiki in Honolulu, HI
5.0
This is a great community. The staff are nice and caring. The meals are good and a variety. The community is always clean and very enjoyable. The activiites are offer for the residents that want to participate. We would highly recommend this community to other for good care and a good value for ...
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Oceanside Hawaii in Hauula, HI
4.0
We have been very happy with Oceanside. There was a bit of confusion in the beginning with me having to resubmit some paperwork because of it being misplaced, but all in all my mother-in-law is thrilled to be back in Hawaii talking story with other like minded folks. She keeps busy with all the ...
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'Ilima at Leihano in Kapolei, HI
5.0
I love Ilime for the kind a patience staff. I met some wonderful friends and activities especially poker and bingo. I enjoyed the many documentary and learned a lot.. The food here is delicious especially the miso scallops. The salad I like is crab meat , avocado, mandarin oranges, tomato and ...
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Waimanalo independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waimanalo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waimanalo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waimanalo independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waimanalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waimanalo, HINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waimanalo independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waimanalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waimanalo, HINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waimanalo independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Waimanalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waimanalo, HINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ivy at Hawaii Kai, Wilson Senior Living Kailua and Kina 'Ole Estate are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waimanalo, Hawaii. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Waimanalo, Hawaii. See the full list.
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