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Senior living in Kea'au, HI

37 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
37
in Kea'au
Licensed capacity
130
36 of 37 report it
Adults 65+
352
Census estimate for Keaau
Within 25 miles
131
of the center of Kea'au
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Senior living communities near Kea'au

Counting neighboring towns, there are 131 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Kea'au, 94 more than in Kea'au itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Kea'au

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Kea'au at a glance

There are 37 senior living communities in Kea'au, HI, according to public records. 35 of the 36 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer35
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents0
1 senior living community did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Hawaii

In Hawaii, the Hawaii Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Hawaii Department of Health about a licensed community, or the Hawaii long-term care ombudsman at (808) 586-01002.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Hawaii

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Hawaii Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Hawaii Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Hawai’i Office of Veterans’ Services helps with claims (808-433-0420).7
Medicare counseling
Hawaii’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-875-9229.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Kea'au

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Hawaii County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Hawaii County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (808) 586-0100

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-888-875-9229

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Hawai’i Office of Veterans’ Services7

    808-433-0420

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Hawaii Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Hawaii.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Kea'au

How many senior living communities are in Kea'au, HI?

WeFoundCare lists 37 senior living communities in Kea'au, HI, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Kea'au there are 131.

How many residents can senior living communities in Kea'au serve?

36 of the 37 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 130 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 352 adults age 65 and older live in Kea'au.

Who licenses senior living in Hawaii?

The Hawaii Department of Health licenses senior living in Hawaii. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Kea'au?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Hawaii County, call (808) 586-0100.

Are there senior living communities near Kea'au?

Nearby cities with listings include Kurtistown (1, 3.0 mi), Hilo (83, 5.0 mi), Keeau (1, 5.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Kea'au

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Keaau (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 36 of 37 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Kea'au (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance. geodata.hawaii.gov/arcgis/rest/services/HumanHealthSafety/MapServer/3 Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.