Honolulu Senior AdvisorThe Plaza at Waikiki is a state-licensed assisted living facility at 1812 Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu (96815), holding Hawaii Department of Health license 19-ALF, which OHCA's April 2026 roster shows valid through September 30, 2026.
What kind of license does The Plaza at Waikiki hold?
The Office of Health Care Assurance lists The Plaza at Waikiki on its April 2026 assisted living roster as license 19-ALF, so HAR chapter 11-90 sets its minimum standards.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| License (OHCA) | 19-ALF, assisted living facility (HAR chapter 11-90) |
| License expiration on roster | September 30, 2026 |
| Location | 1812 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki) |
| Most recent inspection in OHCA's index | June 20, 2025 (Annual) |
| Inspection reports posted, 2023-2026 | 3 |
| Nursing home at the same address (CMS) | none |
| Phone on OHCA roster | (808) 955-0800 |
What the 11-90 license promises is an apartment, not a bedroom: each unit is at least 220 square feet plus its own bathroom, with a refrigerator and cooking capacity that can be disconnected if it becomes unsafe, a 24-hour call system and direct-care staff on site at all hours.
Ask the facility to show its current posted license, because the roster date has passed or is missing.
How often has The Plaza at Waikiki been inspected?
The Office of Health Care Assurance's inspection index lists a report for The Plaza at Waikiki dated June 20, 2025, among 3 reports posted for 2023 through 2026.
| Year | Inspection date | OHCA label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 06/16/2023 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2024 | 06/20/2024 | Annual | OHCA report |
| 2025 | 06/20/2025 | 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 June 20, 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.
How does The Plaza at Waikiki compare with nearby assisted living?
Oahu has only 14 licensed assisted living facilities, and the closest to The Plaza at Waikiki is Kalakaua Gardens, about 1.4 miles away by straight line.
| Facility | Miles away | License # | Latest OHCA inspection posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalakaua Gardens 1723 Kalakaua Avenue, 96826 | 1.4 | 21-ALF | 06/26/2025 |
| One Kalakaua Senior Living 1314 Kalakaua Avenue, 96826 | 1.4 | 4-ALF | 01/15/2026 (filed as no deficiencies) |
| Arcadia Retirement Residence 1434 Punahou Street, 96822 | 3.4 | 1-ALF | 05/21/2025 |
| The Plaza at Punchbowl 918 Lunalilo Street, 96822 | 3.4 | 8-ALF | 09/18/2025 |
| Hi'olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui 4389 Malia Street, 96821 | 5.4 | 10-ALF | 02/12/2026 |
Because assisted living is scarce on the island, many families compare it with the care homes nearby. In ZIP code 96815 OHCA lists 0 licensed adult residential care homes and 1 certified community care foster family homes. See the full care home roster.
Which hospitals and nursing homes are near The Plaza at Waikiki?
The Plaza at Waikiki is in the Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili & Waikiki part of Honolulu; the nearest hospital in CMS's hospital list is The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, about 3.4 miles away by straight line.
The closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Leahi Hospital (5 of 5); Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia (5 of 5); Kalakaua Gardens (3 of 5).
What should we check before signing with The Plaza at Waikiki?
Use the state data to steer the visit: the newest report in OHCA's index is from June 20, 2025; ask whether a later inspection has happened and request that report.
- Ask for the written rule on when a resident must move out, and how many residents moved to a care home or nursing home last year.
- Ask whether any units are set aside for residents with dementia and how exits are secured, since Hawaii has no separate memory care license.
- 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.
