Senior Living in Maui County, HI

"Holiday Kalama Heights was OK. I liked that the prices were somewhat lower than the facility where my mom is already at in Honolulu. She would be able to get a bigger apartment for the same price and the same apartment for a lower price. That would be good, but it's more of a fourth or fifth choice just because it's about between a half an hour and 40 minutes away from me, depending on traffic. It had all the amenities that the other place has. There wouldn't be any change, really, except for physical location for my mom because she's already in a Holiday facility in Honolulu. I don't think there would be any real drastic change of a routine or protocol for her. I was just there for a brief tour. The actual general manager took me around and he was very, very helpful and friendly. I was there between meals, but I wouldn't doubt that they probably have the same menu as my mom has at the facility in Honolulu, which is why it would be nice if we could get the bigger unit that has an actual kitchen. She would like to do some of her own cooking because she found the menu at the other facility kind of repetitious. The cleanliness was a five-star; the maintenance was a 4.5-star. I could see on the exterior of the buildings that there are starting to be some surface cracks in the stucco, and it could probably use a fresh coat of paint. A lot of the residents were in the TV room watching a show when I was there. Not many of them were very animated. I didn't see as many walking around enjoying the outside or doing that while I was there, but it was also a very hot day. If I was a resident, I would be in my room with the air-conditioning. It's in a very hot area on Maui. The particular location doesn't catch a lot of the wind or the breeze until the afternoon. In the morning, the buildings can heat up fairly quickly. They have a lot of shade on the sides of the buildings, but you can't really grow trees tall enough to shadow a two-story building, so there's a lot of heat coming in through the roof. The hallways were fairly warm and the rooms that I was visiting to look at didn't have the AC on and they were very warm. Unless you run the AC there, in the summertime, then it could probably be uncomfortable. Other than that, it was good."

Hale Makua is a senior living provider located in Wailuku, Hawaii. It specializes in skilled nursing care and offers both private and semi-private room options for its residents. Each room includes a dining area, allowing residents to enjoy their meals in the comfort of their own space. With a focus on skilled nursing, Hale Makua ensures that residents receive the attention and medical care they need. The community provides a variety of amenities designed to enhance the lives of its residents. Meals are provided, ensuring that residents have access to nutritious food without the stress of meal preparation. For those interested in staying active and engaged, Hale Makua offers organized activities and programs, safety and wellness checks, social events, yoga and stretching opportunities, entertainment programs, and spiritual activities. These amenities cater to a wide range of interests and help to foster a sense of community and well-being among residents. In terms of services, Hale Makua is well-equipped to support the health and daily needs of its residents. It offers physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation services, which are essential for those recovering from illness or injury. Nurses are on staff to assist with medical needs, and medication management services are available to ensure that residents take their medications correctly. Personal care services, special diets and dietary accommodations, a nutrition specialist on staff, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), and housekeeping services all contribute to a comfortable and supportive living environment. Additionally, the community accepts insurance, which can help ease the financial aspects of care for residents and their families.

"My mother's got settled in at Roselani Place. She's in memory care. There's nothing I can say that's bad. They're attentive, they're nice, and it's clean. The people that work there are very nice. They're very accommodating. It's very nice. There's nothing wrong with it. She's pretty disabled with Alzheimer's. They have activities, but she doesn't really participate. I know they take her to some activities. I haven't eaten there, but she eats and she says she likes the food. She doesn't complain about the food at all. She eats everything. They set her up with Facetime for her boyfriend to call, which is very nice of them to do. They have a lovely area that's fenced in outside with benches, chairs, a cement pathway, and beautiful hibiscus. It looks like Hawaii, and you could go out there and walk around. They don't need to be escorted unless they're tipsy and go to fall over, but it's lovely out there. She gets her hair done once a week and they do manicures on her. She's always got lovely painted nails, and they don't charge me for that. They're not doing much because of COVID. They have outings, but because of COVID, they're not doing that. There also is a physician that comes to the facility, which is really nice."

"The facility is clean and residents are well taken cared off "