
Arcadia Retirement Residence
1434 PUNAHOU STREET, Honolulu, HI, 96822
4.6
(5 reviews)
"This 13-story tower community provides 250 independent living apartments, assisted living, a 91-bed licensed nursing facility, 4 boarder bed..."
READ MORESunny Honolulu, Hawaii, is located on the island of Oahu and is a major hub for multiple industries, including healthcare. It’s home to Queen’s Medical Center, which is nationally ranked in cancer care and high-performing in a range of adult specialties. Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center is also within Honolulu’s city limits. With nearly a million residents, including a senior community that makes up over 18% of the population, the City and County of Honolulu is the most populous metropolitan area in the state and has a number of government and nonprofit agencies that provide programs for seniors.
Among the city’s medical facilities are nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care for seniors. These residential facilities are staffed by licensed healthcare professionals and provide meals, therapy, supportive services and recreational programming. Due to the high level of care, nursing homes are pricey senior care options, with the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reporting that residents pay $11,543 per month. Those with less extensive care needs may save thousands of dollars per month by opting for assisted living or home care services.
This guide provides more information about nursing home costs in Honolulu as well as a resource table with agencies and services for local seniors.
1434 PUNAHOU STREET, Honolulu, HI, 96822
4.6
(5 reviews)
"This 13-story tower community provides 250 independent living apartments, assisted living, a 91-bed licensed nursing facility, 4 boarder bed..."
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3.1
(12 reviews)
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4.0
(1 reviews)
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4.0
(1 reviews)
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2.3
(4 reviews)
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1.5
(2 reviews)
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READ MOREIn Honolulu, nursing homes charge $11,543 per month for semiprivate accommodations and $13,323 for private rooms.
Across the county, seniors pay an average of $7,756 per month for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, but in Hawaii, monthly rates are considerably higher at $12,015. Honolulu is expensive compared to the national median but among the more affordable options in the state, with local nursing homes charging approximately $11,543 per month for care. In the Kahului area, rates are a little lower at $10,494 per month. Care costs in coastal mainland cities are similarly high, with seniors paying $9,201 per month in Santa Cruz, California, and $12,471 in San Francisco.
Honolulu
$11,543
Hawaii
$12,015
The United States
$7,756
Kahului
$10,494
Santa Cruz, CA
$9,201
San Francisco, CA
$12,471
Nursing homes offer the costliest type of senior care in Honolulu, with local seniors paying $11,543 for shared rooms and $13,323 for private rooms. Assisted living facilities provide accommodations, meals and personal care and are considerably cheaper at $5,000 per month. Seniors who need limited medical services but want to live at home may opt for home health care, which costs $5,411 per month. Home care, which includes personal care services, housekeeping and transportation depending on the individual’s needs, is slightly less expensive at $5,125. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $1,582 per month.
Home care
$5,125
Home health care
$5,411
Adult day health care
$1,582
Assisted living
$5,000
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,543
Nursing home (private room)
$13,323
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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City & County of Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division | (808) 768-7700 | The Elderly Affairs Division is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Honolulu. Through this agency, seniors can find services in the community through the online Assess My Needs tool. The agency has specialists who can provide information on age-related topics, referrals to community service providers and assistance in determining eligibility and applying for government benefits that can help cover nursing home fees. It also offers a full range of services that can help older adults delay or avoid nursing home placement, including chore services, attendant care, friendly visits, transportation to medical appointments and home-delivered meals. |
Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program | (808) 586-7299 | Hawaii SHIP provides free, unbiased health insurance options counseling for older adults who qualify for Medicare. The program is administered by trained volunteers who help seniors understand their Medicare benefits, determine eligibility for Medicaid and compare long-term care insurance plans. Volunteers can also help older adults assess their eligibility for prescription drug assistance programs and Medicare Savings Programs and learn how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud. |
Honolulu Regional VA Office | (800) 698-2411 | The Honolulu Regional VA Office provides outreach and assistance for veterans and helps them obtain state and federal benefits earned through their service. Through this office, veterans can apply for the Aid and Attendance benefit, pension programs and disability compensation. The office can also connect them with VA healthcare services, transportation and meal deliveries, which may help some avoid or shorten the duration of nursing home placement. |
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii | (808) 536-4302 | The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a local nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal services for residents. Through this office, seniors get help resolving issues related to nursing home care, including billing problems, intake and discharge procedures and care planning. The office can also advocate on behalf of seniors with problems related to public benefits such as Social Security and Medicare. |