The gorgeous tropical paradise of Hilo Hawaii is becoming an increasingly popular destination for seniors and retirees. Located on the east side of the big Island of Hawaii, Hilo retains its small island charm while growing and becoming a premiere retirement destination. There are good assisted living facilities located in Hilo, and since Hawaii’s senior population is about 15 percent now and expected to grow to 20 percent in the future, it is thought that there will soon be even more senior living options available.
Hilo is a beautiful Island of contrasts. For nature lovers there is amazing flora and fauna along with the gorgeous Rainbow Falls, and the thrilling Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hilo also boasts a very pretty and quaint downtown area making Hilo a great tourist destination as well.
Other wonderful tourist attractions include the Imiloa Astronomy Center, a planetarium with an emphasis on educating people, and the very interesting Pacific Tsunami Museum. Bird watchers are thrilled with the abundance of fantastic birdwatching opportunities in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and flower enthusiasts will appreciate the gorgeous Liliuokalani Gardens, the biggest Japanese Garden located outside of Japan. The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, America’s only rainforest zoo is fascinating as well. Visitors can see rainforest tigers there, jungle parrots, rare pygmy hippopotamuses and rare endangered Hawaiian birds.
Seniors especially will love the two beautiful golf courses located in Hilo, along with sixteen other courses located within a short driving distance. Golfers will definitely feel like they have arrived in paradise with so many wonderful options so close by.
Every Spring, one of the most fascinating events held in Hilo is the Merry Monarch Festival. It is the state’s largest Hula Festival and features exceptional displays of ancient traditional Hula performances, along with fire dance shows and wonderful parades. In downtown Hilo, there are many shopping and dining opportunities and quaint shops featuring an assortment of flower and fruit stalls, along with fish markets.
The main medical facility in Hilo is the Hilo Medical Center. Other medical facilities include the Kau Critical Access Hospital in Pahala, and the long term care facility Hale Hoola Hamakua. There has been a lot of recent growth in medical facilities, leading to expectations that Hilo will one day be the main medical and health center of the Pacific Rim.
This growth in medical facilities is likely to make Hilo an even more popular future destination for seniors. The cost of Assisted Living in Hilo is about $45,000 per year, with the cost of a nursing home facility ranging between $117,000 to $126,000 per year. The best place to go for advice when choosing a Hilo, Hawaii Assisted Living Facility is AssistedSeniorLiving.
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15-1735 19th Street
Keaau, HI 96749
Owned and operated by an experienced nurse, and licensed by the Hawaii
State Department of Health, we offer your kupuna friendly,
personalized service in a quiet residential setting close to Hilo. The
all-inclusive monthly fee covers: Private bedroom, All Meals & Snacks,
Scheduled Exercise ...
(808) 982-5415
75-181 Hualalai Road
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Welcome to Regency at Hualalai Retirement Community in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii , where seniors can enjoy catered independent living, or various
levels of assisted living, based on their individual needs.
(808) 329-7878
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