Regency at Hualalai

Regency at Hualalai sits on landscaped grounds where residents can enjoy the Hawaiian sun, and right there, they seem to have made a place that's comfortable and safe, especially for people with memory concerns like Alzheimer's or dementia-their memory care unit is set apart in its own building, so people can get around safely with technology like secure bracelets to make sure no one accidentally wanders off, and the staff there, including RNs, LPNs, and a doctor on call, are around all the time, night and day, to cover everything from giving reminders to use the restroom to helping with medications like insulin. They also help people with things like bathing, eating, getting dressed, and just moving around the place, which is set up with wheelchair ramps, accessible showers, and extra-wide hallways, so even folks who need more help can still feel pretty comfortable. The place is pet-friendly, too, so residents with dogs or cats can bring them along, and there are services like pet therapy, so animals are part of the community life, plus there's a swimming pool, a spa, gardens and putting green, game rooms, a library, coffee lounges, and even spaces set up for entertaining when family comes to visit. Meals get served restaurant-style in dining rooms, either private or shared, with a chef making food that covers gluten-free, diabetic, vegan, or low-sodium needs, and folks can join in things like book groups, art classes, fitness activities-like yoga, water aerobics, and Tai Chi-movie nights, educational talks, karaoke, trivia, Wii bowling, and outings around the Big Island, so there always seems to be something social going on, whether someone wants to take it easy or keep busy. Rooms come as studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms, and most can be personalized or set up with kitchenette spaces for more independent residents, while staff keep up with cleaning, laundry, housekeeping, and regular wellness checks. Regency offers multiple levels of care-independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care-so some folks stay after surgery or a hospital visit, while others have lived there for years, with care plans changing as people's needs change so they don't have to move again. Staff also organize outings for events, shopping, or religious services, and there are devotional activities onsite or off, with spaces to gather and talk, whether in common rooms or on the lanai outside. The community is near Kona Family Health Center and local pharmacies, and it has free transportation for errands or appointments. They've had an extensive renovation, and they're the only community on the Big Island that offers both assisted and secured memory care, with services overseen by Regency Pacific Inc., focusing on keeping things safe, social, and lively for each resident as much as possible, with a review score of 7.5 from families and a 9.1 community quality score, so people seem to feel safe and well cared for there.