Honolulu Senior AdvisorThe Plaza at Moanalua is a state-licensed assisted living facility at 1280 Moanalualani Place in Honolulu (96818), holding Hawaii Department of Health license 15-ALF, which OHCA's April 2026 roster shows valid through October 31, 2026.
Is The Plaza at Moanalua a licensed assisted living facility?
The Office of Health Care Assurance lists The Plaza at Moanalua on its April 2026 assisted living roster as license 15-ALF, so HAR chapter 11-90 sets its minimum standards.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| License (OHCA) | 15-ALF, assisted living facility (HAR chapter 11-90) |
| License expiration on roster | October 31, 2026 |
| Location | 1280 Moanalualani Place, Honolulu, HI 96818 (Salt Lake, Moanalua & Aliamanu) |
| Most recent inspection in OHCA's index | July 15, 2025 (Annual) |
| Inspection reports posted, 2023-2026 | 3 |
| Nursing home at the same address (CMS) | none |
| Phone on OHCA roster | (808) 833-8880 |
Hawaii's assisted living rules require each resident's own unit (220 square feet or more, with a full bathroom and kitchenette), a call system monitored 24 hours a day, three daily meals reviewed by a dietitian twice a year and a service plan reviewed at least annually.
Ask the facility to show its current posted license, because the roster date has passed or is missing.
When did the state last inspect The Plaza at Moanalua?
The Office of Health Care Assurance's inspection index lists a report for The Plaza at Moanalua dated July 15, 2025, among 3 reports posted for 2023 through 2026.
| Year | Inspection date | OHCA label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 07/07/2023 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2024 | 07/19/2024 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2025 | 07/15/2025 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2026 | — | No report posted | — |
OHCA's index shows reports in 3 of the four years from 2023 to 2026, and the most recent is dated July 15, 2025.
OHCA posts these reports as scanned documents, so we do not count deficiencies from them; open each report to read what inspectors cited and the facility's plan of correction.
Several years of reports mean you can look for repeated citations, which matter more than any single finding.
What other assisted living is near The Plaza at Moanalua?
Oahu has only 14 licensed assisted living facilities, and the closest to The Plaza at Moanalua is 15 Craigside, about 7.7 miles away by straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License # | Latest OHCA inspection posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Craigside 15 Craigside Place, 96817 | 7.7 | 16-ALF | 03/25/2026 (filed as no deficiencies) |
| The Plaza at Pearl City 1048 Kuala Street, 96782 | 7.7 | 18-ALF | 09/27/2025 |
| Kalakaua Gardens 1723 Kalakaua Avenue, 96826 | 8.1 | 21-ALF | 06/26/2025 |
| One Kalakaua Senior Living 1314 Kalakaua Avenue, 96826 | 8.1 | 4-ALF | 01/15/2026 (filed as no deficiencies) |
| Arcadia Retirement Residence 1434 Punahou Street, 96822 | 8.5 | 1-ALF | 05/21/2025 |
Because assisted living is scarce on the island, many families compare it with the care homes nearby. In ZIP code 96818 OHCA lists 56 licensed adult residential care homes (38 of them expanded ARCHs that may accept nursing-level residents) and 48 certified community care foster family homes. See the full care home roster.
What is close to The Plaza at Moanalua in Honolulu?
The Plaza at Moanalua is in the Salt Lake, Moanalua & Aliamanu part of Honolulu; the nearest hospital in CMS's hospital list is Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, about 3.4 miles away by straight line.
The closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Pearl City Post Acute (5 of 5); Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LLC (2 of 5); Nuuanu Hale (3 of 5).
What should families ask The Plaza at Moanalua before choosing it?
Begin with what the state's files show: the newest report in OHCA's index is from July 15, 2025; ask whether a later inspection has happened and request that report.
- Ask what happens when a resident needs more help than the service plan covers: which services are added, at what price, and at what point a move is required.
- If memory loss is part of the picture, ask what dementia training direct-care staff receive and how the building handles exit-seeking.
- If savings may run out, ask whether the facility contracts with any QUEST Integration health plan for assisted living services.
- Ask for the residency contract to take home, including every fee and the notice period for rate increases.
