Kalākaua Gardens – Memory Care

1723 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826, United States
2.7 miles from city center
Description

In the bustling city center of Honolulu, Kalakaua Gardens stands out as a shining example of excellence in senior living. Its unwavering commitment to providing top-notch care and a vibrant community has earned it the prestigious honor of being named a finalist for Hawaii’s Best Senior Living Facility of 2022. This exceptional community offers a range of senior living and care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, 24-hour health care center, nursing care, and therapy services. The interior décor is distinctly Hawaiian, providing a refreshing and welcoming atmosphere.

Kalakaua Gardens goes above and beyond to cater to the diverse and individualized needs of its residents. With the 24-hour health care center and attentive staff, residents can have peace of mind knowing they are well-cared for at all times. The Ohana style living rooms provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents to unwind and socialize, while complimentary Wi-Fi and covered parking add an extra layer of convenience. The community’s top-notch amenities, such as the restaurant-style dining, cinema, fitness center, medication management, resident safety programs, hospice services, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, promote a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents. And with move-in ready, fully-furnished apartments, residents can effortlessly transition to a care-free and maintenance-free lifestyle, allowing them to focus on creating lasting memories and enjoying their golden years.

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
Kalākaua Gardens – Memory Care
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Honolulu
N/A
N/A
No
Furukawa Living Treasure
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Honolulu
N/A
N/A
No

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Hawaii Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
QUEST Integration
Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High cost of living adjustments.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Kupuna Care
Hawaii Kupuna Care
  • General: Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • HI Specifics: Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Hawaii Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • HI Specifics: ~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care
  • 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 Specifics: Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, 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 Specifics: Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
  • Services: 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
  • 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 Specifics: Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
  • Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Hawaii Seniors

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

QUEST Integration

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High cost of living adjustments.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Hawaii Kupuna Care

Kupuna Care

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • HI Specifics: Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Hawaii Medicaid PACE

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • HI Specifics: ~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility
  • 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 Specifics: Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
Benefits
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, 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 Specifics: Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Hawaii Senior Companion Program

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Eligibility
  • 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 Specifics: Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
Benefits
  • Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).
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