Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing
Independent Living · Honolulu, HI

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing

Independent Living · Honolulu, HI

Overview of Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing

Located on Kahaloa Drive, Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is a senior housing community in Honolulu, Hawaii, dedicated to adults 62+. With an 80-bed capacity, the community offers a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartments. A resident manager, laundry rooms, and wellness programs are also available for residents’ convenience. The community also follows income restrictions, requiring older adults to have gross incomes not exceeing 60%, 80%, or 120% of area median income.

Recreational opportunities are provided, encouraging residents to live actively and promote socialization. A garden, a spa, and walking paths are among the amenities available on-site for residents’ leisure. A car is also generally required to access most services, as it is located in a car-dependent neighborhood with limited services available within walking distance.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #44 / 48Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 44th out of 48 independent living communities we track in Hawaii for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Hawaii facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Additional Services

1 service
On-Site Resident Manager

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaApplicants must be 62 years or older with gross incomes not exceeding 60%, 80%, or 120% of Area Median Income.
Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Walking Paths

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Stove Refrigerator Carpet And Vinyl Tile Floors

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Managed by Audrey E. Awaya

Executive Director

Over 30 years of experience

Audrey E. Awaya is the Executive Director responsible for managing all activities of Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation. She brings over 30 years of affordable housing development experience and holds degrees in human development and urban and regional planning from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Audrey’s leadership supports the mission to develop affordable homes for seniors and families across Hawaiʻi.

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Honolulu's city center to Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around East Honolulu

Info below is compiled from the HI Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. LEC (Lamakū Extended Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
How many inspections had one or more citations recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Plaza at Waikiki
IL
AL
MC
RC
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)153Yes
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 58
Rank #2 / 48
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 20
Rank #8 / 10
A+4153.8
The Plaza at Moanalua
IL
AL
LEC
MC
RC
Honolulu (Moanalua)-No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 58
Rank #41 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 20
Rank #7 / 10
A+---
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing
IL
Honolulu (Manoa)80No
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 58
Rank #44 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed-----
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg – Philip Street Apartments
IL
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)-Yes
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 58
Rank #2 / 48
1 Bed-----
Honuakaha Senior Housing
IL
Honolulu-No
92
Facility 92
HI AVG 58
Rank #5 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other HI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Hawaii

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is in Honolulu, Hawaii. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
HI specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
Cash assistance

Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

Hawaii Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD) Cash Assistance

Asset limit
Countable resources no more than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple.

Eligibility

General
Hawaii residents age 65 or older or meeting Social Security blindness/disability criteria who meet the state financial rules. This gap-group benefit serves people with little or no federal benefits; households with a dependent child are referred to family assistance.

What it provides

  • Cash help with food; clothing; shelter and other essential living expenses.
In-home & community support

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Eligibility

General
Eligible care recipients and caregivers assessed by the county Area Agency on Aging under Hawaii's Kupuna Care rules and an individualized support plan.
HI specifics
Services depend on assessed need and available funding.

What it provides

  • Authorized traditional or participant-directed long-term supports to help people remain at home and support caregivers; funding is paid for approved services.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Hawaii)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home support

Chore Services Program

Hawaii Chore Services Program

Eligibility

General
Adults eligible for SSI or Hawaii DHS financial or Medicaid assistance who meet program requirements. People already receiving services from Medicaid health plans for aged, blind or disabled members are not eligible for this service.
HI specifics
The state explicitly describes Chore Services as available statewide.

What it provides

  • Approved housekeeping help; including cleaning; laundry; shopping and meal preparation; to support living in the community.
Long-term care coverage

QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Eligibility

General
People eligible for Hawaii Medicaid under a covered eligibility group. Long-term services require the applicable clinical and financial assessment; QUEST Integration is not limited to seniors.
HI specifics
Benefits are based on medical necessity and clinical criteria.

What it provides

  • Medicaid health benefits and; for eligible members; institutional or home/community-based long-term services and supports.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
HI specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing in?
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is in the Manoa neighborhood of Honolulu.
02 Is Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing in a walkable area?
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 Are pets allowed at Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing?
No, Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing has a no-pet policy.
04 Does Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is registered as a non-profit.
05 How many beds does Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing have?
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing has 80 beds.
06 Are there photos of Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing?
Yes — there are 17 photos of Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing provide?
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing offers Independent Living.