Why should I choose Hale Pu'uhonua over other facilities?
With a maximum of five residents, our staff is able to develop a close relationship with each resident. Knowing each resident’s preferences allows us to provide a higher, more personalized level of care compared to larger facilities. Having familiar faces around can be much less stressful for those residents with dementia.
How far is Hale Pu'uhonua from Hilo?
We are located approximately 10 miles south of Hilo. For those Hilo-centric folks who never travel any farther south than Puainako Center, the Puna district is now more populous than Hilo and if you haven't ventured down to Puna in the last few years, you may be surprised by all of the amenities that are now available. We have sunnier weather than Hilo, too!
What types of activities & amenities do you offer?
Prior to admission we will discuss with the resident and their families the activity preferences of the resident. We take our residents to the ocean, to the Zoo, to religious services, etc. We offer a computer with high speed internet (that our staff can teach residents how to use), television, radio, two outdoor recreation areas, board games, DVDs, exercises & physical therapy sessions, etc.
What is your fee structure?
For ambulatory, non-demented residents needing minimal supervision and care, our monthly fee starts @ $3,500. Rates are higher for residents requiring special diets, behavioral/dementia care, incontinence care, assistance with ADLs, etc. There are no buy-ins or deposits.
$3,500/month sounds awfully expensive. Why so much?
This is the type of comment we get from someone who hasn't "done the math" or hasn't done much investigation of caregiving options. $3,500/month works out to less than $5.00/hour. If you can find a way to feed, shelter, supervise & provide needed physical assistance for your loved one for less than $5.00/hour, more power to you. And bear in mind $3,500/month is for a resident who needs very minimal assistance. Our average resident pays closer to $5,000/month as a typical resident has behavioral issues and/or memory impairment and probably needs some assistance with ADLs.
What documentation is required prior to admission?
We will provide you with a checklist of all required admission paperwork.
Do you allow pets?
Pets may visit, but they cannot stay at the facility.
Can you care for people with a catheter, a feeding tube, dementia, etc.?
Admission of residents with special care needs is on a case-by-case basis. We provide many of the same skilled nursing services that are offered at traditional nursing homes; it frequently is a matter of ensuring our staff can manage any additional workload required by a new resident.
Is there a contract? A buy-in fee?
There is no contract and there are no buy-in fees or deposits of any sort. If you decide to end your stay, a written two weeks’ notice is all that is required.
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