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If you’re looking for independent living in the Waikiki area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Waikiki. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 31 independent living facilities in Waikiki, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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When it comes to the meals, stop trying to impress with fancy names, just cut the salt/spice & serve good tasty food. The value for cost is ok for me but high for others. Economy sucks but what to do???? I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in the lush Ka'alakei Valley, Hawai'i Kai Retirement Community is a welcoming haven. Stroll the walking paths and enjoy serene sites of blooming flowers and bubbling waterfalls. Cool off in the saltwater pool. Dine on culturally inspired chef-prepared meals and take in ocean views from...
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
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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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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.
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: 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.
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.
Alexander Manor is a full-service apartment building centrally located in Honolulu, on the beautiful island of Oahu. We are a small, family-style building with only 24 apartments, which can be furnished or unfurnished upon move-in (no extra charge for furnished). We are a six-floor building...
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.
The Plaza at Punchbowl is an assisted living community located in the center of Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. It offers assisted living and memory care services in an apartment setting with a view of the Honolulu skyline. The Honolulu Museum of Art is just two blocks from The Plaza, and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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: 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: 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.
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.
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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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.
The Plaza at MoanaluaThe Plaza at Moanalua of Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii is a one of a kind assisted living community that has a memory care program specially designed to foster good memory and recall and to sustain all resident’s sense of independence. With a beautiful tropical backdrop...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Waikiki, HI
The average cost of senior living in Waikiki is $6,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schofield Barracks, HI with an average of $6,201 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waikiki, HI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waikiki, HI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waikiki vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waikiki, HI by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Waikiki over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Waikiki
Recent reviews for independent living in Waikiki
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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Waikiki independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waikiki independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waikiki, 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 Waikiki 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 Waikiki partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waikiki, HINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.5%
33.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waikiki 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 Waikiki communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waikiki, HINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
4.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waikiki 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 Waikiki offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waikiki, HINational
Activity director
Activity director
4.5%
44.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
4.5%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ivy at Hawaii Kai, Kina 'Ole Estate and Wilson Senior Living Kailua are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waikiki, Hawaii. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Waikiki, Hawaii. See the full list.
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