Ilima at Leihano sits right in Kapolei, Hawaii, surrounded by lush landscaping and mountain views, and you'll find it in the heart of Oahu's "Second City," close to shops, the public library, transit, and the regional park, so there's plenty around to keep you busy or let you enjoy peaceful walks in the first real pedestrian-oriented neighborhood in Hawaii. This community has assisted living, independent living, and secure memory care services all under one roof, so people can stay as their needs change, with end-of-life care available as well. There's a waitlist for every floor plan except for one one-bedroom apartment, which you could move into right away. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, many with private lanais, and all apartments are senior-friendly, with walk-in showers, grab bars, emergency pull cords, and pet-friendly rules letting you have up to two pets in your place. Inside the building you can find a full-service salon, a fitness center, and a swimming pool, and there's a shaded lanai for gatherings and a quiet courtyard for relaxing or reflecting, which a lot of folks appreciate as they get older.
Dining is open all day with no set seating times, so folks can eat when they want, with daily menu changes and table-side service, and the kitchen can handle any dietary needs or preferences, including special requests, which can be important for some people. Meals, housekeeping, emergency nurse response, all the utilities except for phone, scheduled transportation via shuttle, sedan, or minivan with a day's notice, activities, and maintenance are bundled into the set monthly cost, which is listed at $3,985 before any discounts. Safety is a priority, with emergency pendants for everyone, regular safety drills, disaster planning, and secure indoor and outdoor areas especially for memory care, where residents have garden access with a fence, bed alarms, and familiar routines to help reduce confusion.
There's always medical support, including medication management, personalized care plans, assistance with daily living, and 24-hour supervision, so you don't have to worry about being left alone in the middle of the night if something happens. The staff features skilled and caring people, including a Resident Relations Director named Valerie, who deals with problems, and there are monthly town hall meetings so residents can speak up about concerns. Helen and Amy work as resident ambassadors to help new folks settle in, and every move-in includes a free "Housewarming" party to welcome people, which usually makes the transition smoother for everybody.
Residents can join Art of Living Well® programs for wellness, staying active or social, and choose from activities, outings, or time in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Vaccination clinics take place on-site for flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, and RSV. People who need nursing home-level services can get that support here, along with memory care and basic independent living, so the community grows with each person and tries to make everyone feel at home. Every detail, from grab bars in the shower to open dining, is meant to help people live well and stay safe. Some folks really value the quiet gardens and outdoor spaces, while others like knowing the shuttle's always available for getting to an appointment or an outing with friends.
Most of what's important to daily life, from meals to cleaning, is already covered, and the mood around Ilima at Leihano tends to be welcoming, calm, and caring, which is something a lot of families mention when talking about their experience here.
