Over two years ago, the St.Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii was forced to close down its acute-care hospital facility in Liliha. After a long company restructuring, they are now planning to reopen their Liliha location as a skilled-nursing facility with a total of 119 beds. According to Jerry Correa, president and CEO of St. Francis, additional services would be added in the future, including a senior community center, assisted living, adult day care, and independent-living townhouses. Correa stated, "We're repositioning this campus to what is the right fit for the campus in the community. We're targeting the population post-acute care. We met with caregivers, geriatricians and patients and clients in the neighborhood. We said, 'This is what we're going to build, what do you think?' Overwhelmingly what we got was, 'When? Hurry up.'"
Bruce Bottorff, the spokesman for AARP Hawaii, commented, "As Hawaii ages, access and affordability of long-term care services become increasingly important. Most Hawaii residents tell us they want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, but when the preferred option of remaining independent at home is no longer practical, it can be daunting for families to find the living environment that best meets the needs of an aging loved one. We welcome the development of affordable options that deliver the high quality of care our seniors deserve."
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 6-14-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
