Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing

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 Rank #9 / 68Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 68 homes we track in Hawaii for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Hawaii facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 #134 / 156Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 156 homes 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 cover every community we track in Hawaii that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

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

Spa
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Laundry
Wellness Center

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Parking Available

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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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. 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. HMC (Haliʻa Memory Care): SR (Short-Term Respite): 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
HMC
SR
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)
153
Facility 153
HI AVG 30
Rank #4 / 68
Yes
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 50
Rank #10 / 156
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
HI AVG 19
Rank #27 / 40
A+
4
Facility 4
HI AVG 3.3
Rank #36 / 56
15
Facility 15
HI AVG 25
Rank #27 / 56
3.8
Facility 3.8
HI AVG 6.3
Rank #24 / 56
Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing
IL
Honolulu (Manoa)
80
Facility 80
HI AVG 30
Rank #9 / 68
No
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 50
Rank #134 / 156
Studio / 1 Bed-----
The Plaza at Moanalua
IL
AL
HMC
LEC
RC
Honolulu (Moanalua)-No
19
Facility 19
HI AVG 50
Rank #126 / 156
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
16
Facility 16
HI AVG 19
Rank #24 / 40
A+---
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg – Philip Street Apartments
IL
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)-Yes
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 50
Rank #10 / 156
1 Bed-----
Honuakaha Senior Housing
IL
Honolulu-No
92
Facility 92
HI AVG 50
Rank #17 / 156
Studio / 1 Bed-----

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Hawaii

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Hawaii.

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QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Age 65+ or disabled
General Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
HI

High cost of living adjustments.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Nursing home Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Age 60+
General Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
HI

Limited funding; island-specific delivery.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Hawaii Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
HI

Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
HI

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
HI

Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($80/day) Counseling

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

Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse
General Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
HI

Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Hawaii Senior Companion Program

Age
General Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
Income Limits (2025) Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
Asset Limits Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
HI

Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.

Benefits
Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week)

Frequently Asked Questions about Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing

What neighborhood is Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing in?

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is in the Manoa neighborhood of Honolulu.

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.

Are pets allowed at Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing?

No, Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing have?

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing has 80 beds.

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.

What levels of care does Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing provide?

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing offers Independent Living, Rehabilitation, and Adult Day Care.

What is the address of Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing?

Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing is located at 2790 Kahaloa Dr, Honolulu, HI 96822.

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