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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Aiea, HI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 43 independent living facilities in Aiea, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Kaneohe Elderly Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Manoa Cottage
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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4 star
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My father moved into the Plaza at Waikiki, and it was a good experience overall. It’s a beautiful place; brand new, with plenty of helpful staff. The food looked good, but my father complained that it didn’t...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Hilton Lagoon Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wilikina Park Apartments is a comfortable, peaceful community for seniors aged 55+ and residents with disabilities. Our affordable apartment community features handicap accessibility, an on-site laundry room, controlled access, garage parking, an elevator and a community room with a kitchen and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Aiea, HI

The average cost of senior living in Aiea is $6,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schofield Barracks, HI with an average of $6,201 per month.

Independent living costs in Aiea, HI, vs. nearby cities

Aiea, HI
$6,235/mo
$6,235/mo

Independent living costs in Aiea, HI, vs. state and national averages

Aiea, HI
$6,235/mo
$5,814/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Aiea, HI, vs. other senior living options

$6,589/mo
Independent Living
$6,235/mo

Independent living costs in Aiea, HI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,895/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,545/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$9,095/mo

Senior living costs in Aiea vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aiea, HI
Column state: Hawaii
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAiea, HIHawaiiU.S.
Independent Living$6,235/mo$5,814/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,091/mo$5,889/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,589/mo$6,397/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Aiea, HI:$6,235/mo
Hawaii:$5,814/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Aiea, HI:$6,091/mo
Hawaii:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Aiea, HI:$6,589/mo
Hawaii:$6,397/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Aiea, HI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aiea and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Aiea, HIHI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Aiea, HI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Aiea have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aiea, HI$5,698/mo$5,378/mo+6.0%
Hawaii$5,506/mo$5,088/mo+8.2%
National$3,226/mo$3,147/mo+2.5%
Aiea, HI
2024 average cost:$5,698/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Hawaii
2024 average cost:$5,506/mo
2023 average cost:$5,088/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,147/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Aiea

Recent reviews for independent living in Aiea

The Plaza at Waikiki in Honolulu, HI

5.0
This is a great community. The staff are nice and caring. The meals are good and a variety. The community is always clean and very enjoyable. The activiites are offer for the residents that want to participate. We would highly recommend this community to other for good care and a good value for ...
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Oceanside Hawaii in Hauula, HI

4.0
We have been very happy with Oceanside. There was a bit of confusion in the beginning with me having to resubmit some paperwork because of it being misplaced, but all in all my mother-in-law is thrilled to be back in Hawaii talking story with other like minded folks. She keeps busy with all the ...
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'Ilima at Leihano in Kapolei, HI

5.0
I love Ilime for the kind a patience staff. I met some wonderful friends and activities especially poker and bingo. I enjoyed the many documentary and learned a lot.. The food here is delicious especially the miso scallops. The salad I like is crab meat , avocado, mandarin oranges, tomato and ...
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Aiea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aiea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aiea, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aiea independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aiea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aiea, HINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
5.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Aiea independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aiea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aiea, HINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aiea independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Aiea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aiea, HINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ivy at Hawaii Kai, The Plaza at Mililani and Wilson Senior Living Kailua are the top-rated independent living facilities near Aiea, Hawaii. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Aiea, Hawaii. See the full list.

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