Kalama Heights

We toured Kalama Heights. They have a nurse on the property. Everybody was nice enough, we talked to the site manager who was very cordial and informative. We didn't witness any of the residents. We weren't there during the dining hour or anything. So that would probably be something I would want to witness if we were to move her there. The management was very helpful and friendly and it appeared to be a friendly community. It looks acceptable, it has a view of the ocean, it has a beautiful view, and it has an open, airy environment that's easily accessible. My mother-in-law is in a wheelchair. It looked like they did have ADA units available that would meet her needs. Other than the cost, it's something we would consider. The dining area looked nice. It was in an open format, but we didn't try the food.

I toured Kalama Heights and it was very good. They got back to me right away. They had a lot of amenities. They have a pool there, a laundry room, and they have lots of activities that they do with the residents that are there. I also noticed that they have a menu each day for the residents as well. They also have a 24-hour healthcare or 24-hour home care agency that is available. It's additional, of course, but it's also available for any of the residents if they need that type of care, too, which is great. I think they allow pets, too. Not that I was going to have my mom bring a pet, but they do allow that as well. The units are really clean. They also provide that type of service where they do the floors and linens. They don't necessarily wash their dishes for them or things like that so that they're still independent, but they come in and they do light housekeeping. That way, they keep the floors clean. I thought that was impressive. Overall, it's very clean and neat. There are some pretty views from the property, too, and they have some fruit trees in the middle of Kihei. It's pretty much independent living with options. They're also open to home care companies that can come in and help take care of certain services, like bathing and things like that. There are nurses available 24/7 on property if needed. They also had a workout room that was like a physical therapy type, and that was really awesome. The staff members were very friendly, and they interacted with the guests a lot. The menu was nice, and I think the residents have the option to select on the menu what they would want. They get three three square meals a day and they also had fresh fruit available for them just whenever they could come by to pick up fresh fruit. That's every day, and I thought that was neat, too. It was a lot of fruit, too. The atmosphere was very relaxing, and everyone was really friendly. They are very conscientious during this time with COVID. They haven't had any cases there, too. Right now, they're not allowing any children in the vicinity. I brought my grandchildren with me to visit with them and we could actually meet by the pool area. So that was really nice to know in the event that we wanted to do that. But they're very conscientious with COVID right now, and that made me feel comfortable, especially for my mom's health.

My father is at Kalama Heights. It's been a really positive experience so far. The staff members are all really great. It's a very nice place. They seem to have a lot of options for activities when there's not a pandemic. They have exercise classes, there's a pool and room to lay by the pool, and they have movie nights. The facade is very well kept and very nice. He's in a studio, and it's very spacious and nice. He's currently in quarantine and cannot leave his room.

My friend was in Kalama Heights for a month, and I think the experience was pretty positive. She was quoted one number but had to pay a higher number when she checked out. But my friend was okay with it because finding a place in the middle of a high occupancy time is a welcome fine. They took her to shopping, she had the option of going to some places of interest, and there was some entertainment provided, too. Overall, it was a pretty good experience. She said the breakfast was good but the other meals were kind of blah, but when you're cooking for a big crowd it's hard to find the right temperature at the right time.

We visited Kalama Heights. The staff was nice, very friendly, and welcoming. They had exercise classes and music groups. It was a very nice community. They've got a nice manager and good choice of activities.

Kalama Heights's staff seemed very nice. They had people coming in for entertainment and a jeepney that drove people around for things happening off campus. The rooms were OK and seemed to be up to date. It was very satisfactory and I don't have complaints.

Kalama Heights is lovely and very nice. The staff is very nice and great. The dining area is OK. It's not big, but it was in a beautiful location and had a beautiful pool. The rooms are fine and they feature a kitchenette.

Kalama Heights is where I would want to go when I retire. Everyone at Kalama was friendly. There weren't any angry faces, people rushing around, and no pressure from the sales people. It was so nice. I really wished my folks picked that one. The rooms were very nice and clean, and you could get your room furnished. It’s a beautiful location for exercise, lots of walking, and getting out. However, the price was a little unreachable for my folks.