Navian Hawaii

What Navian Hawaii does

Navian Hawaii (legal name: Hospice Hawaii, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization founded in 1979 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company delivers a continuum of end-of-life and serious-illness care across Oahu and Lanai through three primary service lines: (1) Hospice Care for patients with terminal diagnoses of six months or fewer, delivered in patients' homes, nursing facilities, or the organization's own 5-bedroom Kailua Home residential facility in Enchanted Lake, Kailua; (2) Palliative Care for patients with serious but treatable illnesses who continue curative treatments; and (3) Manaolana Keiki, the state's first dedicated pediatric hospice program offering concurrent care that allows children to receive full hospice support while continuing curative or life-prolonging treatments.

The organization's underlying platform is an interdisciplinary care delivery model (Na Hoa Malama philosophy) that assembles care teams per patient including hospice physicians, nurse case managers, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, hospice aides, volunteers, and complementary therapy specialists. It operates a 24/7 on-call nurse support line, coordinates with patients' primary physicians, and provides complementary therapies (massage, healing touch, art/music enrichment, pet therapy, aromatherapy, reiki). Patient referrals flow through a network that includes physician referrals, hospital partnerships (Hawaii Pacific Health, The Queen's Health Systems), nursing home partnerships (15 Craigside, Aloha Nursing and Rehab, Arcadia, Hale Nani, and 20+ others), and direct self-referrals.

The business model is a hybrid of healthcare insurance reimbursement and philanthropic funding. Medicare, Medicaid, HMSA, UHA, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, and most private insurers cover hospice and palliative services at rates that typically require no patient co-pay. Approximately 90% of charitable donations go directly to patient care, and the organization has secured transformational gifts including $4.3M from the Weiman Foundation (2022) and $400K from the Zilber Family Foundation (2021). Navian Hawaii employs 101-250 professionals, is governed by a local board of directors chaired by Kimarie Matthews (Bank of Hawaii), and is led by President and CEO Dan Haire, MBA, RN (appointed 2023) and a senior team that includes COO Jody Shiroma, CGO Rory Kaneshiro, and CQCO Shantell Cruz.

Name

Navian Hawaii

Legal name

Hospice Hawaii, Inc.

Website

https://navianhawaii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Navian Hawaii is a Honolulu-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization serving Oahu and Lanai, delivering hospice care, palliative care, the state's first dedicated pediatric hospice program (Manaolana Keiki), and bereavement support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, primarily funded through Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF), Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE), Hospice Care in Nursing Facilities (SNF/NH Hospice) (HLADAHAD), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Community-Based Palliative Care (Home-Based Non-Hospice) (HLADAHAH)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care
• Pediatric hospice
• Bereavement support
• End-of-life care

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Insurance Reimbursement: Hospice care is fully covered by most health insurance programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance providers. The care provided in the residence of the patient is 100% covered. No co-pay typically required. Includes full services from professional staff and volunteers, durable medical equipment rental, medical supplies, complementary therapies, and prescription medications related to terminal diagnosis.
2. Charitable Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit organization relying on community donations. 90% of funds raised goes directly to support patient care. Various giving programs including memorials, legacy giving, monthly giving, and major donor recognition (Caring Hearts Circle). Federal Tax Identification Number: 99-0203930.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Navian Hawaii is a Hawaii-based nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization that delivers end-of-life hospice care, palliative care, and the state's first dedicated pediatric hospice program (Manaolana Keiki) to patients across Oahu and Lanai. Services are provided in patients' homes, nursing facilities, and the organization's own Kailua Home residential facility, supported by an interdisciplinary team and complemented by bereavement support, complementary therapies, and advance care planning. Care is largely funded by Medicare, Medicaid, HMSA, UHA, and private insurance reimbursements, with charitable donations covering supplemental mission-driven costs.

Product overview

Navian Hawaii is a legacy nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization (formerly Hospice Hawaii, est. 1979) providing a comprehensive continuum of care services across Hawaii. The organization operates two core programs: Hospice Care for patients at end-of-life, and Palliative Care for those with serious but treatable conditions. These are supported by specialized offerings including Manaolana Keiki (the state's first dedicated pediatric hospice program), the Kailua Home residential facility, HMSA's Supportive Care Program, Complementary Therapies, and Bereavement Support. The organization serves Oahu and Lanai, offering care in patients' homes, nursing facilities, and their own Kailua residence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospice Care End-of-life care supporting patients and families during the final journey, providing comfort, dignity, and comprehensive interdisciplinary care in patients' homes, nursing homes, or the Kailua Home residence. Delivered by an interdisciplinary team including a hospice physician, nurse case managers, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors, hospice aides, and volunteers; covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid, HMSA, UHA, and most private insurance.
• Palliative Care Specialized medical and emotional support for patients with serious but treatable illnesses, providing symptom management and care navigation while patients continue curative treatments. Designed to alleviate pain and challenges patients face, both physical and emotional, when living with a serious medical condition.
• Manaolana Keiki (Pediatric Hospice Care) First dedicated pediatric hospice program in Hawaii, providing comprehensive hospice and palliative care for children from newborn to teen, including infants and young adults facing life-limiting illnesses. Includes concurrent care allowing children to receive full hospice support while continuing curative or life-prolonging treatments.
• Kailua Home (Residential Hospice Facility) Navian Hawaii's dedicated hospice residence in Enchanted Lake, Kailua, offering 5 private bedrooms, spacious lawn and gardens, living room, and lanai, with 24/7 nursing care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support for patients requiring more support than home-based care provides.
• Supportive Care Program Insurance-based Supportive Care program delivered through HMSA partnership, providing an extra layer of support for patients with serious conditions undergoing curative treatment, with enrollment up to 90 days over a 12-month period.
• Complementary Therapies Range of holistic therapies including handcasting, pet therapy, aromatherapy, art enrichment, music enrichment, healing touch, reiki, and massage therapy to promote patient comfort and wellbeing during hospice or palliative care.
• Navigating Grief, Together (Bereavement Support) Bereavement counseling and grief support services offered to families before and after a loved one's passing, including support groups, workshops, and individual counseling for up to a year following death.

Quantifiable outcome

• In a 2010 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, terminal lung cancer patients receiving early palliative care lived 2.7 months longer than those who delayed treatment.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Hawaii Pacific HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership for patient referrals and coordinated care. Mathew Loughlin from Hawaii Pacific Health serves on the Board of Directors.
• The Queen's Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partnership. Alexandra Wroe from The Queen's Health Systems serves as Past Chair of the Board of Directors.
• Bank of HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking and financial partnership. Kimarie Matthews, Chair of the Board, is from Bank of Hawaii.
• Kaiser Foundation Health PlanmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partner providing coverage for hospice and palliative care services. Listed as Caring Hearts Circle donor at $10,000+ level.
• HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance partner offering Supportive Care Program - an extra layer of support for patients with serious conditions while undergoing curative treatment. Listed as Caring Hearts Circle donor at $10,000+ level.
• Aloha United WaymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharitable partner allowing donors to designate contributions through workplace giving campaigns. Designated as #96290 in AUW Campaign.
• Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with pediatric specialists Dr. Annie Chen for pediatric hospice care coordination. Referrals and collaborative care for children facing serious illnesses.
• Bobby Moderow, Jr.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning musician collaborated with Navian Hawaii to release 'The Voyage Together' - an original song celebrating the launch of Navian Hawaii and their new journey.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bristol Hospice: National for-profit hospice operator with multi-state footprint including Pacific region locations. Comparable because it delivers the same hospice core service to similar patient populations, though it operates at greater scale and across more geographies than Navian's Oahu/Lanai base.
• St. Croix Hospice: Multi-state hospice provider delivering hospice and palliative services in homes and facilities. Comparable as a directly competing hospice agency serving similar referral-driven patient populations with similar interdisciplinary care models.

Broad incumbents

• Gentiva (formerly Kindred at Home): One of the largest U.S. hospice and home health operators post-Kindred spin-off. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering hospice services overlapping with Navian's core offering, but operating at national scale with much broader portfolio.
• VITAS Healthcare (Chemed Corp.): Largest U.S. hospice operator, owned by Chemed (which also owns Roto-Rooter). Comparable as a broad incumbent hospice provider with overlapping service lines, though at vastly larger national scale than Navian's island-focused operation.
• Amedisys: Major home health and hospice provider with national footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering home-based hospice services overlapping Navian's model, with significantly broader geographic reach and corporate scale.

Others

• The Queen's Health Systems: Major Hawaii health system and Navian board partner. Comparable as a referral source and ecosystem partner rather than a direct hospice competitor — represents the institutional Hawaiian healthcare landscape Navian operates within.
• Hawaii Pacific Health: Hawaii-based health system whose representative sits on Navian's board. Comparable as a key referral partner and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — represents the hospital channel through which Navian receives hospice referrals.
• HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association): Hawaii's largest health insurer and Navian's partner in the Supportive Care Program. Comparable as a payer and channel partner that delivers palliative care patients to Navian through its members — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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