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Kina 'Ole Estate Ekolu in Kaneohe, HI

Kina 'Ole Estate Ekolu is an assisted living community in Kaneohe, HI.

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45-219 William Henry Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744

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4.9 from 32 reviews
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Overall Review of Kina 'Ole Estate Ekolu

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24/7 support and medical oversight

Residents get 24/7 assistance and medical help on site when needed.

Several reviews emphasize dependable, around-the-clock support, with staff present to help residents stay independent when possible while also stepping in when care needs change. One reviewer specifically cites 24/7/365 assistance and being able to age in place. Others describe 24/7 help close by and mention nurses overseeing medical needs. Families say this level of coverage reduces worry because staff are there for day-to-day care and safety.

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Secure access with gated setting

A gated, controlled-access setting is part of what families notice first.

Multiple reviewers point to the community’s secure, gated access as a reason they feel comfortable visiting and supporting their loved ones. One review describes the property as located within a gated community with a safe environment. Another mentions controlled gate access and entry steps. A third also highlights that they like the gate and the intercom check-in process for appointments.

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Daily activities and exercise

Families report daily activities and exercise keep residents engaged.

Reviews consistently describe scheduled daily activities that support both physical and mental engagement. One reviewer says their family member looks forward to daily activities and exercises, with improved energy and motivation. Another describes daily activities to keep a resident active and mentions a more involved routine. Others describe hands-on activity moments like group games and using a monthly activity calendar, along with exercises and therapies mentioned in day-to-day life.

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Staff feel like family

Families repeatedly describe staff warmth and a family-like atmosphere.

A common thread across reviews is how caregivers make residents feel cared for, respected, and emotionally supported. Several reviewers use “ohana-like” or “like family” language to describe the relationships residents develop with staff. Multiple families also say the staff take time to treat residents with dignity and help with daily transitions and routines. Reviewers frequently connect that consistent human support with feeling at ease during visits and trust in ongoing care.

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Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Honolulu International (11 miles away) Honolulu International (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Adela's Country Eatery (0.3 miles)
  • Haleiwa Joe's At Haiku Gardens (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Creekside (3.9 miles)
  • Waiahole Poi Factory (5.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Times Super Market (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (0.4 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (1.1 miles)
  • Times Pharmacy #1 (2.3 miles)
  • Times Supermarkets (2.3 miles)
  • S Dc (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Windward Vision Center Kaneohe (0.6 miles)
  • Back 2 Health (0.8 miles)
  • Hawaii Dermatology Center (3.2 miles)
  • Dr John M Nagamine, MD (3.6 miles)
  • Koolau Women's Health Care (3.6 miles)
  • Linda Denise Chiu (3.7 miles)
  • Dean Charles R Dr (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Kualoa Regional Park (1 miles)
  • He‘eia State Park (1.9 miles)
  • Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside (3.5 miles)
  • Kailua District Park (4.1 miles)
  • Tantalus Lookout (6.9 miles)
  • Manoa Valley District Park (7.2 miles)
  • Makiki District Park (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hawaii State Hospital (1 miles)
  • Birth Center At Castle Med Center (3.5 miles)
  • Dr. John Garvie MD (3.6 miles)
  • Castle Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • Kamisugi Malia Hi Smile Orthodontics (3.8 miles)
  • Asn Consulting Services (6.7 miles)
  • Hmce (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Byodo-In Temple (2.4 miles)
  • Kailua Hongwanji Temple (3.9 miles)
  • Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii (8.1 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Church (8.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Kalapawai Cafe (3.7 miles)
  • The Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Dole Cannery ScreenX, 4DX, IMAX & RPX (8.4 miles)

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