Kahala Nui

What Kahala Nui does

Kāhala Nui is a single-campus, nonprofit Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) located on a 6.5-acre garden site in the Waialae-Kāhala neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawai'i. Operated by Kāhala Senior Living Community, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization governed under Hawaii law, it serves active independent seniors aged 62 and older through a vertically integrated continuum of care that includes private independent living residences, the on-campus Hi'olani Care Center (40 assisted living suites, 22 Alzheimer's/dementia private suites, plus a Licensed Nursing Center with 20 semi-private units), and a separately branded community day care program called Live Well at Iwilei by Kāhala Nui.

The core technology is the Life Care continuum itself — an integrated service model rather than a software platform — combining 24-hour emergency call systems, person-centered memory support programming with security alert infrastructure, and seamless in-place transitions from independent living to higher-acuity care without requiring residents to leave the campus. Residences are offered across nine named floor plan tiers (Plumeria through Ilima) ranging from ~626 sq ft studios to ~1,560 sq ft three-bedroom units, with deposit pricing from $846,470 to $1,822,660 and monthly service fees ranging from $4,606 to $11,709 depending on unit size and single versus double occupancy.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: 85% refundable entrance/reservation deposits on private apartment homes, recurring monthly service fees covering residential services and amenities, and donations accepted through the Kāhala Nui Senior Living Foundation to support unmet senior needs across Hawai'i. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, with prospective residents scheduling tours, submitting contact-form inquiries, downloading resident applications, and engaging through community referral channels. The community maintains a Social Accountability Program partnering with six regional nonprofits (including Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter, Catholic Charities Hawai'i, Hawai'i Meals on Wheels, Kokua Kalihi Valley, Project Dana, and Palama Settlement) and has earned consecutive Mountain Pacific Excellence in Quality Awards in 2023 and 2024 for Hi'olani Care Center.

Name

Kahala Nui

Legal name

Kāhala Senior Living Community, Inc.

Website

https://kahalanui.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kāhala Nui is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan Community in Honolulu, Hawai'i, offering independent living residences, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing through its on-campus Hi'olani Care Center for active seniors aged 62 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies) (HLADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Senior living community
• Independent living residences
• Assisted living services
• Memory care support
• Skilled nursing care

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance/Reservation Deposits: Private apartment homes require an 85% refundable deposit for reservation. This deposit provides estate preservation and priority access to higher levels of care.
2. Monthly Service Fees: Ongoing monthly fees for residential services, amenities, and care services. Fees vary by unit size and single/double occupancy, ranging from approximately $4,606 to $11,709 per month.
3. Foundation Donations: Kāhala Nui Senior Living Foundation accepts donations to support its mission of serving unmet needs of seniors in Hawai'i.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kahala Nui is a nonprofit Life Plan Community offering private apartment residences for independent living (studio to three-bedroom units) on a 6.5-acre garden campus in Honolulu's Waialae-Kahala neighborhood, paired with on-campus health services through Hi'olani Care Center that include assisted living, skilled nursing, and Alzheimer's/dementia memory support under a single Life Care continuum. The community also operates Live Well at Iwilei, a separate senior day care program near downtown Honolulu that promotes healthy aging for Kupuna in the broader community.

Product overview

Kāhala Nui is a single, unified Life Plan Community offering a comprehensive continuum of senior living services. The core offering includes independent living residences (studio to three-bedroom apartments with island-style amenities) and the on-campus Hi'olani Care Center providing escalating levels of care including assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support. A subsidiary program, Live Well at Iwilei, extends day care services into the broader community. The integrated Life Care concept ensures residents can transition between independent living and higher levels of care without leaving the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kahala Nui Independent Living Residences Private apartment homes (studios to three-bedroom units) on the six-and-a-half-acre garden campus in Waialae-Kahala, Honolulu, with full kitchens, washer/dryer, climate control, and 24-hour emergency call systems. Sold with an 85% refundable reservation deposit and monthly service fees ranging from approximately $4,606 to $11,709 depending on residence and occupancy.
• Hi'olani Care Center On-campus care center at Kahala Nui providing a full range of health services including assisted living (40 private suites), Alzheimer's and dementia care (22 private suites), and skilled nursing (including 20 semi-private units in the Licensed Nursing Center), with person-centered memory care programming and a 24-hour emergency response capability.
• Live Well at Iwilei by Kahala Nui Senior day care programs and services located near downtown Honolulu that promote healthy aging for Kupuna (Hawaiian seniors) in the broader community, operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary program of Kahala Nui.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mountain Pacific 5-star rating and 5-star Quality Measure rating for Hi'olani Care Center
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alzheimer's Association - Aloha ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supported through Kāhala Nui's Social Accountability Program, which focuses on serving seniors in the greater Hawai'i community.
• Catholic Charities Hawai'icoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supported through Kāhala Nui's Social Accountability Program, focusing on serving seniors in need.
• Hawai'i Meals on WheelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing meals to seniors, supported through Kāhala Nui's Social Accountability Program.
• Kokua Kalihi ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization focused on senior services, supported through Kāhala Nui's Social Accountability Program.
• Project DanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing services to seniors, supported through Kāhala Nui's Social Accountability Program.
• Palama SettlementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization serving seniors, supported through Kāhala Nui's Social Accountability Program.
• Straub Clinic and HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Eric K.S. Yee, Medical Director of Hi'olani Care Center, practices Family and Geriatric Medicine at Straub Clinic and Hospital.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arcadia Family of Companies: Operates 15 Craigside and Pohai Nani, two prominent Life Plan Communities in Honolulu and Kaneohe, Hawaii. Directly comparable as a Hawaii-based nonprofit senior living operator offering a similar continuum of independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on a single campus.
• 15 Craigside Retirement Residence: Honolulu Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in a comparable premium Hawaii market. Operated by Arcadia but functions as a direct competitor to Kāhala Nui for high-end Honolulu seniors.
• Pohai Nani: Hawaii senior living community in Kaneohe (Oahu) operated by Arcadia, offering independent and assisted living with continuing care services. Closest geographic peer competing for the same Oahu senior population.
• Atria Senior Living: National operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory support communities with comparable subscription-style monthly fee model and premium positioning. Comparable for community-level operating economics and GTM playbook.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Operates assisted living and memory care communities with a strong emphasis on person-centered care — comparable to Hi'olani's specialized memory support program and quality award positioning.
• Erickson Senior Living: Large-scale CCRC operator with multiple campuses offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing under an entrance-fee model — closely mirrors Kāhala Nui's Life Care community structure and economics.
• Life Care Services (LCS): Manages a national portfolio of Life Plan Communities / CCRCs, including entry-fee and rental models. Highly comparable for community management practices, entrance deposit structures, and continuum-of-care operating economics.
• Five Star Senior Living: Operates independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the U.S. with comparable subscription pricing models. Useful as a peer benchmark for community-level revenue mix and care-side margins.

Broad incumbents

• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with a national portfolio spanning independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Provides broad-incumbent comparison for operating model scale, occupancy, and pricing benchmarks even though it does not specialize in CCRC Life Plan Communities.
• Welltower: Healthcare REIT that owns and finances senior living operating property including CCRCs. Comparable as a capital partner and as a benchmark for the underlying real estate value of Kāhala Nui's Honolulu campus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kahalanuihi
• Instagraminstagram.com/kahalanuihi/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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