Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke Gave Congratulatory Address
Honolulu, Hawaii——The state’s first long-term care facility celebrated its 75th Diamond Anniversary serving the Hawaii community and Kupuna with a week-long celebration.
Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (MNRC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit skilled nursing center, held its 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration from Monday, January 27, 2025 to Friday, January 31, 2025 (3-5 pm).
- Mon, Jan. 27: Maunalani Residents, Families, Staff
- Tues, Jan. 28: Military Community, Volunteers
- Wed, Jan. 29: Alumni—Former Residents/Families/Staff
- Fri, Jan. 31: Honorary Guests (please see below), Board of Directors, Sponsors
- Unfortunately, due to the storm, the Thurs, Jan. 30 event for Business & Healthcare Associates was canceled.
The event program on Friday, January 31, 2025 included:
- Special Guests: Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, U.S. Representative Ed Case, Rep. Jackson Sayama, Consul General Seo Young Lee (Korea), Deputy Consul General Hiroki Haruta (Japan)
- Proclamations from Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi
- Art exhibit from international artist Leni Acosta Knight
- Musical performance by Na Hoku Hanohano Awards winner John Valentine
(who has a personal connection with Maunalani as his beloved mother had stayed at the Center) - Grandniece of MNRC’s benefactor—-Mary Ethelwyn “Molly” Marx Wilkinson
- Korean traditional percussionist, Ms. Chin Chu Roche
- The introduction of Maunalani Reimagined—the planned vision to transform Maunalani
- Pupus and Cocktails
MNRC’s first administrator was the late Elaine P. Johnson who set the pace for what MNRC is today.
Maunalani’s current CEO is Ms. Sai Chantavy, who has been with the organization for 34 years, 24 years at the helm.
Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (MNRC) is the culmination of a dream and a need in the community. Many decades ago, Ethelwyn A. Castle, a daughter of Hawaii, bought nine and a half acres of land atop Maunalani Heights and there built her home. In her will– she made provisions that, subject to the life tenures of several relatives, her home would become a residence for seniors in need of comfort and care (a part of her home still exists as part of the center today). On January 1950, with the diligence of prominent Honolulu community leaders, MNRC opened its doors and welcomed its first residents.
MNRC is a 501(c)(3) skilled nursing and rehabilitation center for Kupuna in need of long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation care, respite services, hospice care, palliative care, and intermediate care. It is also a VA-preferred skilled nursing care provider for United States Veterans residing in Hawaii. Maunalani continues today to serve the Elder population by providing exceptional care. MNRC is a 5-star rated skilled nursing facility (*Rated by CMS –Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), and was presented the Silver National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association in 2022. MNRC will be striving for the Gold Quality Award in 2025.
Photos, interviews are welcome. Please contact Czarina at (808) 695-2872 for more information.