Honolulu Senior AdvisorWhat is senior care like in Ewa Beach, Oahu?
Ewa Beach covers the Ewa plain from Ewa Beach town and Iroquois Point to Ewa Gentry, Ewa by Gentry, Ocean Pointe and Hoakalei, along Fort Weaver Road. Queen's Medical Center West Oahu sits on its northern edge.
Ewa Beach has the second-largest concentration of certified foster family homes on Oahu after Waipahu, a couple of dozen care homes and a small CMS-certified nursing home, so nursing-level care in a family home is often available close by.
How many licensed care settings are in Ewa Beach?
The state's rosters and CMS list 222 licensed or certified long-term care settings in Ewa Beach: 22 adult residential care homes (10 of them expanded), 199 community care foster family homes, 0 assisted living facilities and 1 certified nursing home.
| Setting | Count | Beds / places |
|---|---|---|
| Care homes (ARCH) | 12 | 48 |
| Expanded care homes (E-ARCH) | 10 | 46 |
| Foster family homes (CCFFH) | 199 | 509 |
| Assisted living facilities | 0 | — |
| CMS-certified nursing homes | 1 | 33 |
| Adult day care centers | 1 | 50 |
About 45% of Ewa Beach's care homes are expanded ARCHs, and 19 of the 22 report wheelchair access on OHCA's roster. Foster family homes are counted from the March 2026 roster; they are private homes, so we do not name them.
Which care homes are licensed in Ewa Beach?
OHCA's April 2026 roster lists 22 licensed care homes in Ewa Beach, with 94 beds; the most common licensed capacity is 5 residents.
| Care home | License type | Capacity | Wheelchair | Latest OHCA report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora's | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | May 2024 |
| Baybayan, Rosita | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Aug 2025 |
| Hailipo ARCH | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Hanu Ola Care Home LLC | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Jan 2026 |
| Little Heaven | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Jun 2025 |
| Ace Premier Adult Residential Care Home | ARCH Type I | 4 | Yes | Feb 2025 |
| Blessings ARCH LLC | ARCH Type I | 4 | Yes | Dec 2025 |
| Morning Glory Care Home | ARCH Type I | 4 | No | Jun 2025 |
| Pascual, Soledad | ARCH Type I | 4 | No | Dec 2025 |
| Sharolyn L Galamay LLC | ARCH Type I | 4 | No | Mar 2026 |
| Cherry Blossom Care Home LLC | ARCH Type I | 3 | Yes | Aug 2025 |
| Trusted Care Home, LLC | ARCH Type I | — | Yes | Feb 2026 |
| Aloha Lifeline ARCH/E-ARCH, LLC | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Oct 2025 |
| Balico's | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Sep 2025 |
| Evelyn Valdez | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Feb 2026 |
| Nova Care Home | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2025 |
| Pat's ARCH & Expanded ARCH LLC | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | not matched |
| Saladino's 2 Adult Residential Care Home, LLC | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Saladino's Adult Residential Care Home LLC | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Blue Ocean Care Home | E-ARCH Type I | 4 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| HM Aloha Matters Care Home LLC | E-ARCH Type I | 4 | Yes | Jul 2025 |
| R.k.c. ARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 3 | Yes | Aug 2025 |
Sort and filter these homes with the rest of the island on the full care home roster, which adds license numbers, ambulation and expiration dates.
Is there assisted living or a nursing home in Ewa Beach?
Ewa Beach has no licensed assisted living facility; the closest are Ilima at Leihano, The Plaza at Moanalua, The Plaza at Pearl City; its certified nursing home is Kulana Malama (5 of 5).
Assisted living pages show each facility's license and OHCA inspection reports; nursing home pages show CMS star ratings, inspections and staffing, labelled as CMS's.
Which hospitals serve Ewa Beach?
The nearest hospitals in CMS's hospital list are Tripler Army Medical Center (8.6 miles by straight line) and Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center (9.4 miles).
Distances run from the center of the area's main ZIP code and ignore traffic, which on Oahu can matter more than miles. Discharge planners at these hospitals arrange many of the island's care home and nursing home admissions.
What should Ewa Beach families ask before choosing care?
Fewer than half of Ewa Beach's care homes are expanded; if nursing-level care is likely, ask specifically for an E-ARCH.
- With 199 foster family homes here, a Med-QUEST member at nursing level may find a local placement through a case management agency.
- If an apartment-style setting matters, compare the nearest assisted living buildings' prices and drive times with local care homes.
- Ask every home for its latest OHCA inspection report and read it before visiting.
- Visit at a mealtime and meet the primary care giver, not only the licensee.
