Honolulu Senior AdvisorWhat is senior care like in Waianae Coast, Oahu?
The Waianae Coast runs from Nanakuli and Maili through Waianae town to Makaha, along Farrington Highway on Oahu's far western shore. It has some of the island's strongest Native Hawaiian communities and is a long drive from town.
Licensed care on the coast is limited: a CMS-certified nursing home in Makaha, a handful of care homes and a couple of dozen foster family homes. For families who want a parent to stay on the coast, those local options matter more than the larger choice in Kapolei and Waipahu.
How many licensed care settings are in Waianae Coast?
The state's rosters and CMS list 29 licensed or certified long-term care settings in Waianae Coast: 7 adult residential care homes (5 of them expanded), 21 community care foster family homes, 0 assisted living facilities and 1 certified nursing home.
| Setting | Count | Beds / places |
|---|---|---|
| Care homes (ARCH) | 2 | 9 |
| Expanded care homes (E-ARCH) | 5 | 25 |
| Foster family homes (CCFFH) | 21 | 54 |
| Assisted living facilities | 0 | — |
| CMS-certified nursing homes | 1 | 93 |
| Adult day care centers | 0 | 0 |
About 71% of Waianae Coast's care homes are expanded ARCHs, and 5 of the 7 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 Waianae Coast?
OHCA's April 2026 roster lists 7 licensed care homes in Waianae Coast, with 34 beds; the most common licensed capacity is 5 residents.
| Care home | License type | Capacity | Wheelchair | Latest OHCA report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daquip Care Home | ARCH Type I | 5 | No | Sep 2025 |
| Atanes, Remedios | ARCH Type I | 4 | No | May 2026 |
| Aloha ARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Dec 2025 |
| Golden Island ARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Feb 2026 |
| Imelda G. Arreola | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Apr 2026 |
| Miva ARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Feb 2026 |
| Paradise ARCH | E-ARCH Type I | 5 | Yes | Feb 2026 |
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 Waianae Coast?
Waianae Coast has no licensed assisted living facility; the closest are Ilima at Leihano, The Plaza at Mililani, The Plaza at Pearl City; its certified nursing home is Pu'uwai 'o Makaha (5 of 5).
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 Waianae Coast?
The nearest hospitals in CMS's hospital list are Pali Momi Medical Center (18.6 miles by straight line) and Kahuku Medical Center (19.2 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 Waianae Coast families ask before choosing care?
Most care homes in Waianae Coast are expanded, so ask each one how many nursing-level slots it has and how many are filled.
- If an apartment-style setting matters, compare the nearest assisted living buildings' prices and drive times with local care homes.
- 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.
