Honolulu Senior AdvisorWhat is senior care like in Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki, Oahu?
This area covers Makiki and the slopes below Tantalus and Punchbowl, Manoa Valley and the University of Hawaii, McCully-Moiliili, Ala Moana and Kakaako, and Waikiki down to Kapiolani Park. It is high-rise Honolulu: condominiums and apartments, with Straub, Kapiolani and Queen's all a short drive away.
That shape shows up in the licenses. Most of Oahu's licensed assisted living facilities are in these ZIP codes, several of them high-rise buildings along Kalakaua Avenue and Punahou Street, alongside nursing homes and a modest number of care homes in Makiki, Manoa and Moiliili.
How many licensed care settings are in Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki?
The state's rosters and CMS list 41 licensed or certified long-term care settings in Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki: 27 adult residential care homes (21 of them expanded), 3 community care foster family homes, 5 assisted living facilities and 6 certified nursing homes.
| Setting | Count | Beds / places |
|---|---|---|
| Care homes (ARCH) | 6 | 24 |
| Expanded care homes (E-ARCH) | 21 | 150 |
| Foster family homes (CCFFH) | 3 | 8 |
| Assisted living facilities | 5 | — |
| CMS-certified nursing homes | 6 | 584 |
| Adult day care centers | 2 | 65 |
About 77% of Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki's care homes are expanded ARCHs, and 24 of the 27 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 Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki?
OHCA's April 2026 roster lists 27 licensed care homes in Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki, with 174 beds; the most common licensed capacity is 8 residents.
| Care home | License type | Capacity | Wheelchair | Latest OHCA report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Homes of Oahu at Manoa, LLC | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Sep 2025 |
| HMC Care Home | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | May 2026 |
| Manoa View Carehome LLC | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Nov 2025 |
| Waialae Senior Living 2 | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Cereus Adult Residential Care Home II L.L.C. | ARCH Type I | 2 | No | not matched |
| Cereus Adult Residential Care Home L.L.C. | ARCH Type I | 2 | No | not matched |
| Gaylord's III | E-ARCH Type I | 6 | Yes | Jun 2025 |
| Gaylord's IV | E-ARCH Type I | 6 | Yes | Aug 2025 |
| Gaylord's V | E-ARCH Type I | 6 | Yes | Jun 2024 |
| Gaylord's | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Jun 2025 |
| Gaylord's II | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Jun 2025 |
| Manoa Senior Living | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | No | Jun 2024 |
| Waialae Senior Living | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Caring Manoa, L.L.C. | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | not matched |
| Huapala Senior Care A, LLC | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Dec 2025 |
| Huapala Senior Care B, LLC | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Dec 2025 |
| Huapala Senior Care C, LLC | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Huapala Senior Care D, LLC | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | May 2026 |
| Living Manoa Gardens | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Feb 2026 |
| Manoa Cottage | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Jul 2025 |
| Manoa Cottage Too | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Jul 2025 |
| Manoa Cottage Tree | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Aug 2025 |
| Manoa Elder Care, L.L.C. | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | not matched |
| Manoa Senior Care A | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Manoa Senior Care B | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Mar 2026 |
| Manoa Senior Care, L.L.C. | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | not matched |
| Winmax Senior Care L.L.C. | E-ARCH Type II | 8 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
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 Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki?
Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki has 5 licensed assisted living facilities (Arcadia Retirement Residence, Kalakaua Gardens, One Kalakaua Senior Living, The Plaza at Punchbowl, The Plaza at Waikiki); its certified nursing homes are Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (Not rated by CMS), Arcadia Retirement Residence (4 of 5), Oahu Care Facility (4 of 5), Kalakaua Gardens (3 of 5), Islands Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (1 of 5), Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia (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 Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki?
The nearest hospitals in CMS's hospital list are The Queen's Medical Center (2.0 miles by straight line) and Straub Clinic and Hospital (2.0 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 Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki families ask before choosing care?
Most care homes in Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki are expanded, so ask each one how many nursing-level slots it has and how many are filled.
- 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.
