The $24 million Plaza at Mililani assisted living facility in Mililani Mauka broke ground this month on Ukuwai Street.

The 68,000-square-foot, five-story facility will house 128 rental units with a mix of semi-private and private suites. It is modeled after a sister facility, The Plaza at Punchbowl.

All units will come with a 24-hour nurse call monitoring system, private bathroom with walk-in shower, and a kitchenette that will include a refrigerator and microwave.

The facility is expected to open in fall 2009.

By providing assisted living services, the facility will meet the needs of seniors not ready for a nursing home but who can no longer live at home independently.

On an as-needed basis, supportive personal care services such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and medication management services will be available and delivered by a trained and professional staff.

In addition, The Plaza at Mililani will be able to care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other related memory disorders.

For more information, call 808-792-8800 or visit www.punchbowlretirement.com.