Honolulu Senior AdvisorWhat is senior care like in Kapolei, Oahu?
Kapolei is Oahu's second city on the Leeward plain, including Makakilo, Kapolei Village and Kalaeloa, along Farrington Highway and the H-1. Queen's Medical Center West Oahu in Ewa is the nearest acute-care hospital.
Kapolei has an assisted living facility, a large CMS-certified nursing and rehabilitation center and the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home, plus a smaller number of care homes and foster family homes than its Ewa and Waipahu neighbors.
How many licensed care settings are in Kapolei?
The state's rosters and CMS list 39 licensed or certified long-term care settings in Kapolei: 9 adult residential care homes (6 of them expanded), 27 community care foster family homes, 1 assisted living facility and 2 certified nursing homes.
| Setting | Count | Beds / places |
|---|---|---|
| Care homes (ARCH) | 3 | 14 |
| Expanded care homes (E-ARCH) | 6 | 28 |
| Foster family homes (CCFFH) | 27 | 66 |
| Assisted living facilities | 1 | — |
| CMS-certified nursing homes | 2 | 120 |
| Adult day care centers | 0 | 0 |
About 66% of Kapolei's care homes are expanded ARCHs, and 7 of the 9 report wheelchair access on OHCA's roster. Foster family homes are counted from the March 2026 roster; they are private homes, so we do not name them.
Which care homes are licensed in Kapolei?
OHCA's April 2026 roster lists 9 licensed care homes in Kapolei, with 42 beds; the most common licensed capacity is 5 residents.
| Care home | License type | Capacity | Wheelchair | Latest OHCA report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estabillo Adult Residential Care Home | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Feb 2026 |
| Mana's Adult Care | ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Sep 2025 |
| Marie Malunao, LLC | ARCH Type I | 4 | No | Oct 2025 |
| Ganancial Care Home, LLC | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Aug 2025 |
| Hermelina Apuya | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Oct 2025 |
| Island Living II ARCH/EARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Olivia Lewin's EARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Sep 2025 |
| Island Care | E-ARCH Type I | 4 | No | Aug 2025 |
| JML | E-ARCH Type I | 4 | Yes | Sep 2025 |
Sort and filter these homes with the rest of the island on the full care home roster, which adds license numbers, ambulation and expiration dates.
Is there assisted living or a nursing home in Kapolei?
Kapolei has 1 licensed assisted living facility (Ilima at Leihano); its certified nursing homes are Ka Punawai Ola (4 of 5), Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home (Not rated by CMS).
Assisted living pages show each facility's license and OHCA inspection reports; nursing home pages show CMS star ratings, inspections and staffing, labelled as CMS's.
Which hospitals serve Kapolei?
The nearest hospitals in CMS's hospital list are Tripler Army Medical Center (12.4 miles by straight line) and Pali Momi Medical Center (13.0 miles).
Distances run from the center of the area's main ZIP code and ignore traffic, which on Oahu can matter more than miles. Discharge planners at these hospitals arrange many of the island's care home and nursing home admissions.
What should Kapolei families ask before choosing care?
Most care homes in Kapolei are expanded, so ask each one how many nursing-level slots it has and how many are filled.
- Ask every home for its latest OHCA inspection report and read it before visiting.
- Visit at a mealtime and meet the primary care giver, not only the licensee.
