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Ilima at Leihano in Kapolei, HI

Ilima at Leihano is an assisted living and memory care community in Kapolei, HI.

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Ilima at Leihano in Kapolei, HI

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  • Bedroom

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739 Leihano Street, Kapolei, HI 96707

To contact a resident: (808) 674-8022

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 133 reviews
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Overall Review of Ilima at Leihano

common 25 reviews mention this

Friendly, attentive staff feel personal

Residents and families describe staff who are consistently friendly and attentive.

Many reviewers say the staff is welcoming, kind, and helpful, and that people are familiar with residents’ names and routines. Several also mention feeling reassured because staff responds quickly when a need comes up, including during medical situations. Reviews frequently connect that personal, responsive approach with lower stress for families and a sense that residents are comfortable and safe.

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Restaurant-style dining and good meals

Dining is repeatedly described as restaurant-style and consistently good.

Food comes up often, with residents and visitors describing meals as tasty, well-prepared, and a highlight of everyday life. Multiple reviews specifically reference a restaurant-style dining setup, including servers taking orders and meals being brought out. The community also offers a range of diet options and special diets (such as low/no-sodium, gluten-free, diabetes, vegan, and vegetarian), which aligns with how frequently people comment on the meal experience.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are kept busy with frequent activities and outings.

Reviews describe residents participating in scheduled activities throughout the day, with examples like bingo, crafts, karaoke, and exercise. Several mention socializing as a major benefit, including making friends and joining community events. The amenity list also reflects a full calendar with classes, day trips, fitness programs, and resident-run activities, which matches the way families describe day-to-day engagement.

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Safety and clean environment are recurring

Many reviewers mention feeling safe in a clean, well-kept setting.

A recurring theme is cleanliness and a well-maintained environment, with reviewers using words like spotless and well kept. Several also describe safety measures and dependable support, including quick help when residents need assistance. Families and visitors frequently connect those safety and upkeep details with peace of mind, especially during transitions and health changes.

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Cost and location concerns appear

A few reviews raise concerns about pricing and how convenient the location feels.

Some reviewers say the cost is too high for what they feel is reasonable value. Others note that the facility felt far from where they live, making daily visitation feel like a bigger effort. The same reviews that mention these concerns often still describe the building as clean and the staff as friendly, suggesting the reservations focus more on fit than basic service quality.

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Features

Housing

  • 104 resident community capacity 104 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Honolulu International (10 miles away) Honolulu International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Kapolei, Hawaii, offers a variety of amenities that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. With a selection of restaurants ranging from fast food to sit-down dining options, there is something to satisfy every taste. Additionally, the proximity of several pediatric physicians and pharmacies ensures easy access to healthcare services. For those who enjoy coffee or a light snack, there are several cafes nearby as well. While hospitals are located a bit further away, transportation options such as the bus facility provide accessibility when needed. The area also boasts several parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation, along with theaters and places of worship for cultural activities and spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with a mix of conveniences and recreational opportunities.

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0 miles)
  • Brick Oven Pizza (0.5 miles)
  • Zippy's Kapolei (0.6 miles)
  • Sushi Bay (0.7 miles)
  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Denny's (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Kapolei Pediatric (0.5 miles)
  • Keiki Korner Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • Naro Luke Torres (0.6 miles)
  • Queen's Health Care Centers (0.6 miles)
  • Pali Women's Health Center and Pali MediSpa (0.6 miles)
  • Ewa Beach Medical Clinic (4 miles)
  • Island Orthopaedics (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kaiser Permanente (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (0.7 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Chief's Luau (0.9 miles)
  • Ulu Café (3.2 miles)
  • Island Vintage Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (8.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (8.2 miles)
  • Waimano Hospital Dental Clinic (9.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Pearl City Manana Bus Facility (8.3 miles)

Parks

  • Mililani District Park (8.4 miles)
  • Neal S. Blaisdell Park (8.5 miles)
  • Manana Neighborhood Park (8.7 miles)
  • Manana District Park (8.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Sharkey Theater (8.7 miles)
  • Consolidated Theatres Mililani 14 (9.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Community Lutheran Church Wels (9.4 miles)

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