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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Honolulu, HI for 2024

Honolulu is home to more than 1 million residents, and 18.8% of them are aged 65 and older. This age group is more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Even more, the frequency of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to increase from 6 million Americans living with the disease today to nearly 13 million by 2050. Data from the CDC reveals that the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is growing in Honolulu. Between 2016 and 2020, the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in Honolulu increased by 34.29%.

Memory care facilities in Honolulu can provide dementia care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s. These facilities have trained staff and health care providers on hand to give residents the unique care they need around the clock. This guide offers more information on memory care in Honolulu, including average costs, comparative costs in nearby locations and local resources for individuals living with Alzheimer’s.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Honolulu

The Office of Health Care Assurance is a division within Hawaii’s Department of Health and is tasked with overseeing the general licensing and regulation of communities that provide memory care. Inspections are scheduled every two years with additional unannounced inspections conducted if there is a complaint or to ensure regulatory compliance.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Honolulu

  • The cost of living in Honolulu is 76.5% higher than the national average but with the large percentage of seniors that make up the local population the state develops a number of programs that help ease financial burdens.
  • Average high temperatures in Honolulu tend to stay in the 80s throughout the year with lows that rarely dip below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Seniors who dislike cooler temperatures will enjoy Hawaii’s tropical climate with low winds and mild precipitation.
  • Seniors retiring on private pensions, 401(k) or IRA accounts will be charged the full income tax rate for their bracket on these earnings. However, those living on Social Security income and public pensions are tax exempt. Those dollars are stretched even further with a 4% General Excise Tax rate that replaces the standard sales tax found in most states.
  • Hawaii boasts some of the lowest health care costs in the country. A 2019 report by The Senior List showed Americans spend an average of $5,640.78 on health care each year while island residents enjoyed the lowest costs of any state at just $3,626.
  • Getting around Honolulu without a vehicle is not a problem for seniors. The city was ranked 11th on the 2018 traditional Redfin transit score which measures the frequency and usefulness of public transit options. The future implementation of the planned Honolulu Rail Transit Project will add another convenient mode of transportation to the list.
  • Despite high levels of traffic in the city, Honolulu consistently shows good air quality index ratings that fall well below the 50 AQI threshold for clean readings. Seniors with respiratory conditions can move about freely without the need to stay indoors to avoid air pollutants.
  • Honolulu has a crime index of 14 which means it is safer than just 14% of all other measured areas. However, compared to cities of similar populations, it actually proves to be much safer than comparable cities.

Paying for Memory Care in Honolulu

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The average cost for memory care in Honolulu is $6,719 per month which is over $1,000 higher than the national monthly average of $5,625. Surprisingly, memory care costs on the west coastal mainland are higher than on the Islands.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

With senior care prices calculated for only two cities in the state of Hawaii, Honolulu’s average monthly cost of $6,719 for memory care is higher than the $4,781 average price tag in Kahului on the island of Maui. Despite being higher than the national average, the cost seems much more reasonable when compared to two major cities in California, with Los Angeles offering slight savings at $6,563 and San Francisco averaging significantly higher at $7,899.

Honolulu

$6,719

Hawaii

$6,719

The United States

$5,625

Kahului

$4,781

San Francisco

$7,899

Los Angeles

$6,563

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Monthly fees for Honolulu nursing home facilities are the only more expensive option than memory care, with an average monthly charge of $12,471 for a semi-private room. The greatest bargain comes with adult day care at only $1,625 with all other senior care options bringing in a monthly savings of around $1,000.

Memory Care

$6,719

In-home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,625

Assisted Living Facility

$5,375

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Honolulu

In Honolulu, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Hawaii page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Hawaii

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Hawaii page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Honolulu

Seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can benefit from additional support outside of their caregivers and memory care communities. Hawaii offers several free services to seniors who are seeking information on dementia, need assistance with their care options or wish to connect with others in their local area.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association Aloha(800) 272-3900As the Hawaii branch of the national organization, Alzheimer's Association Aloha works to advocate for local seniors and offers education and services to those impacted by Alzheimer's. Supportive services include educational workshops and support groups for seniors to connect with others who share their experiences.
Dementia Friends Hawaiicnishita@hawaii.eduDementia Friends is a volunteer initiative that educates the public about the impacts of dementia and recruits able-bodied members of the community to assist seniors who are living with a diagnosis. This can involve approaching seniors who may be disoriented in public or arranging activities to encourage social engagement.
Hoku Memory Cafe(808) 447-7448Organized by BrightStar Care of Honolulu, this cafe is hosted on the third Thursday of every month and provides an opportunity for seniors and their caregivers to enjoy a dementia-friendly public outing. Seniors are given opportunities to participate in organized activities and socialize with others who have been impacted by dementia.
Elderly Affairs Division(808) 768-7700The Elderly Affairs Division is Honolulu's Area Agency on Aging. This department is available to assist seniors with accessing local programs for which they qualify, including those that provide assistance with dementia care.
University of Hawaii Elder Law Program(808) 956-6544This program provides limited legal services to at least 60 years old residents. Seniors with dementia can seek assistance with drafting advanced directives, simple wills, and powers of attorney, or can get counseling on public benefits and legal issues related to exploitation and abuse.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Honolulu

Honolulu Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Hawaii are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Hawaii page for more information about these laws.

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