Keola Hoonanea sits at 1465 Aala St in downtown Honolulu and offers senior housing in a building that went up in 1971, with 175 one-bedroom units spread out over its 63,000 square feet. The community stays busy and tries to meet the different needs of older adults, whether they want independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, diabetic care, incontinence care, or memory care. The property's got elevators and at least one accessible unit, so folks who use wheelchairs or need easy access can move around, and staff are always there to help residents with getting in and out of bed or wheelchairs if they need it. Keola Hoonanea has 24-hour staff on-site, trained in medication help and health issues like diabetes, with nurses who care for those who might need things like insulin monitoring or extra help with their daily routine.
Meals are served daily, so residents don't have to worry about cooking, and indoor common areas give everyone space to visit, join activities, or just relax together. Offsite trips are set up too, for outings and devotional activities. Fitness centers and social gathering spaces help people stay active and meet friends. Staff run educational programs and community events, and the group running the place focuses on sustainability and teaching about Hawaiian culture. Keola Hoonanea keeps things as safe as they can with fire alarms, smoke detectors, and a background check process for new tenants. The building's non-smoking, has utilities metering, and offers mail delivery on-site.
People usually pay rent based on income-about 30% of what they make each month if they qualify for help-or can pay a set amount if they don't, since the community is part of the Section 8 (202) program meant for seniors who want affordable living as they get older. Common areas and apartment features, activity schedules, and attentive cleaning get good marks from residents and their families. The location puts Keola Hoonanea near hospitals like Kuakini Medical Center and The Queen's Medical Center, and plenty of shops, restaurants, churches, parks, and pharmacies all within a short trip. Places like Kukui Gardens and Kuakini Geriatric Care are nearby, and so are popular food places like Liliha Bakery and Zippy's, plus parks like Magic Island. The theater, cafes, and churches aren't far either. The property is a part of Honolulu's urban downtown, and keeps records on rental rates, occupancy, and sales, with details on how much rent goes for each unit and information on who owns the property. Keola Hoonanea tries to make life easier and safer for seniors, with help available but plenty of freedom when it's wanted.
