Kailua Gardens sits in the Kailua-Kalama Tract, just one street away from Kailua Beach and close to Kalama Beach Park, where folks can go for a quiet de-stress walk or enjoy the breeze, and the property itself is a 10,000 square foot lot with a cozy 392 square foot studio cottage, either furnished or not, and with driveway parking, its own separate entrance, ceramic tile flooring, and blinds on the windows, plus water, sewer, and electricity included in the rent, which starts at $3,000 a month for assisted living. The studio is part of a single family home where the main house is owner-occupied and the cottage is set up for seniors, with 24-hour awake supervision if needed, safety features like closed circuit cameras and key card entry, and even uses solar energy for some of the power. Seniors can get three homemade meals a day, including menu choices for diabetes or allergies, and join others in the dining room for meals or community events, with access to a kitchen equipped with a microwave, countertop oven, fridge, and portable cooktop if they want to make something else or snacks.
Kailua Gardens supports up to five seniors in a small community and provides help with daily living, including bathing, dressing, moving between places (like chair to bed), taking medicine, and general safety, and the staff also offers help outdoors or with mobility for those who need extra assistance, even non-ambulatory care when walking isn't possible. The place is licensed as an assisted living facility in Hawaii and is overseen by the state's Department of Social Services. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care are available, with memory care costing more since Alzheimer's or dementia needs more care, and there's also adult day care for those who just need a safe place and social activities during the day or for caregiver breaks.
Recreation and support are a focus here, with a game room, hairdresser, beauty shop, jacuzzi, steam room, and outdoor yard space for activities or just sitting and relaxing, and there are also planned programs-a movie night, music therapy, art activities, exercise and fitness options, support groups, and social evening events, and residents can join support groups or brain stimulation classes as well as run errands or get help with rides to doctor's appointments, errands, and church. Housekeeping, laundry service, and dry cleaning are included, and residents can also use the reading room or enjoy group walks in the garden. Staff can help with special health needs like insulin shots or a two-person assist when needed, and the team adjusts care to each person with personalized plans that help them stay independent as much as possible. There's a focus on building community and encouraging social ties, with daily activities to keep minds and bodies active, and regular transportation and parking offered when family and friends come by. The property takes care of trash and the yard, and rooms have telephones, emergency alert systems, and sometimes shared spaces for reading or games. Lease terms require a credit score of at least 700 and proof of income at three times the rent, and the home is kept in good to excellent shape even though it was first built in 1937 thanks to updates and remodeling. Residents get the benefits of small group living, a friendly environment, safety, and quick access to the beach, all designed to help them have a good quality of life and peace of mind.
