Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 8, 1 August 2006 — Lunalilo Home [ARTICLE]

Lunalilo Home

Lunalilo Home is accepting applications for its residential care services for Native Hawaiian seniors, as well as its temporary care program, whieh is open to all senior citizens. First opened in 1883 in

Maikiki, Lunalilo Home was established through the will of King Lunalilo to provide care for Native Hawaiian kūpuna. The home later moved to Maunalua (Hawaii Kai), and, in 2004, was renovated and expanded its services. The residential care program is available to elderly Native Hawaiians who are capable of walking up a flight of stairs. Basic services start at $2,260 per month, with enhanced nursing and room options available. The application fee is $50. In addition, the home recently began offering to all senior citizens its temporary care program and home meal

delivery or piekup service. The 24-hour temporary care program costs $150 per day with a one-time $50 application fee. The food delivery program includes loeal style, nutritious meals that cost $5.50 plus 50 cents per mile for delivery. Catering for 25-100 is also available for senior celebrations. For more information, eall 395-1000.