Honolulu Senior AdvisorIlima at Leihano is a state-licensed assisted living facility at 739 Leihano Street in Kapolei (96707), holding Hawaii Department of Health license 20-ALF, which OHCA's April 2026 roster shows valid through August 31, 2026.
What kind of license does Ilima at Leihano hold?
The Office of Health Care Assurance lists Ilima at Leihano on its April 2026 assisted living roster as license 20-ALF, so HAR chapter 11-90 sets its minimum standards.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| License (OHCA) | 20-ALF, assisted living facility (HAR chapter 11-90) |
| License expiration on roster | August 31, 2026 |
| Location | 739 Leihano Street, Kapolei, HI 96707 (Kapolei) |
| Most recent inspection in OHCA's index | May 13, 2025 (Annual) |
| Inspection reports posted, 2023-2026 | 3 |
| Nursing home at the same address (CMS) | none |
| Phone on OHCA roster | (808) 674-8022 |
An assisted living license in Hawaii is a different thing from a care home license: the building must offer private apartment units of at least 220 square feet with a bathroom, refrigerator and a sink, staff on site around the clock, three meals a day and a service plan written with each resident before move-in.
Ask the facility to show its current posted license, because the roster date has passed or is missing.
When did the state last inspect Ilima at Leihano?
The Office of Health Care Assurance's inspection index lists a report for Ilima at Leihano dated May 13, 2025, among 3 reports posted for 2023 through 2026.
| Year | Inspection date | OHCA label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 05/26/2023 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2024 | 05/15/2024 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2025 | 05/13/2025 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2026 | — | No report posted | — |
OHCA's index shows reports in 3 of the four years from 2023 to 2026, and the most recent is dated May 13, 2025.
OHCA posts these reports as scanned documents, so we do not count deficiencies from them; open each report to read what inspectors cited and the facility's plan of correction.
Several years of reports mean you can look for repeated citations, which matter more than any single finding.
What other assisted living is near Ilima at Leihano?
Oahu has only 14 licensed assisted living facilities, and the closest to Ilima at Leihano is The Plaza at Moanalua, about 9.3 miles away by straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License # | Latest OHCA inspection posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaza at Moanalua 1280 Moanalualani Place, 96818 | 9.3 | 15-ALF | 07/15/2025 |
| The Plaza at Pearl City 1048 Kuala Street, 96782 | 12.3 | 18-ALF | 09/27/2025 |
| The Plaza at Mililani 95-1050 Ukuwai Street, 96789 | 12.7 | 14-ALF | 01/13/2026 |
| 15 Craigside 15 Craigside Place, 96817 | 16.8 | 16-ALF | 03/25/2026 (filed as no deficiencies) |
| Kalakaua Gardens 1723 Kalakaua Avenue, 96826 | 17.2 | 21-ALF | 06/26/2025 |
Because assisted living is scarce on the island, many families compare it with the care homes nearby. In ZIP code 96707 OHCA lists 9 licensed adult residential care homes (6 of them expanded ARCHs that may accept nursing-level residents) and 28 certified community care foster family homes. See the full care home roster.
What is close to Ilima at Leihano in Kapolei?
Ilima at Leihano is in Kapolei; the nearest hospital in CMS's hospital list is Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, about 12.4 miles away by straight line.
The closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home (Not rated by CMS); Ka Punawai Ola (4 of 5); Kulana Malama (5 of 5).
What questions should we bring to a tour of Ilima at Leihano?
Begin with what the state's files show: the newest report in OHCA's index is from May 13, 2025; ask whether a later inspection has happened and request that report.
- Ask what happens when a resident needs more help than the service plan covers: which services are added, at what price, and at what point a move is required.
- Ask whether any units are set aside for residents with dementia and how exits are secured, since Hawaii has no separate memory care license.
- If savings may run out, ask whether the facility contracts with any QUEST Integration health plan for assisted living services.
- Ask for the residency contract to take home, including every fee and the notice period for rate increases.
