Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center

Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center sits up on Maunalani Circle in Honolulu and has cared for seniors and those needing recovery since 1950, starting out with just 42 beds in what was once the Castle family home, and now it's grown to a 100-bed, private, non-profit facility that's been shaped by many changes and renovations over the years. The center focuses on both skilled nursing and comprehensive rehabilitation, offering services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all with dedicated staff that includes licensed practical nurses, therapists, and people like Business Owner Keith Maile and Nurse Elma White, who've helped make the place known for being warm, friendly, and flexible when it comes to each resident's needs. Staff and residents alike know the feeling here is home-like, where there's a strong sense of community, and laughter and kindness are every bit as important as the physical care people receive. The care plans get tailored to the individual, and folks get support whether they're here long-term or for short-term rehab, and there's plenty of therapy equipment to help people find comfort and make gains in their recovery. The place operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tied to the Maunalani Foundation, and runs at cost, letting donations and trust funds help cover care that goes past basic room and board, always focusing on meeting the changing needs of the island's elders and those who can't be cared for at home anymore. Over its long history, from the days it was called Convalescent Nursing Home or Maunalani Hospital up to becoming Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center in 1998, it's kept a focus on comfort, safety, and meaningful daily life, guided by the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Elevate (CARE) and always trying to offer care that's both thorough and personal. The staff here, which numbers between 51 and 200, is known for their patience, playfulness, and genuine attention, helping residents feel secure, included, and dignified, and the facility tries to act as both a place to call home and a community where everyone can thrive together. The center aims to deliver a feeling of belonging, serenity, and choice, supporting people with both medical needs and emotional comfort, and it keeps adapting to what the local community needs, striving for excellence but never forgetting that kindness and respect matter most. More information can be found at maunalaninursing.org.