Kamana Elderly Apartment sits at 145 Kamana St in Hilo, where you'll find a senior living community with staff who try to be helpful, joyful, and kind to make a welcoming place for older folks. The community has 62 apartments-some are one-bedroom, some are two-bedroom, and they sit in nine one-story buildings next to the Kamana Senior Center, so you get a neighborhood feel. People who live here must be 62 or older, and the rent's set by income, usually about 30% of what you make each month, since this place is meant for very low-income seniors under the Section 202 program for affordable housing. It's a non-smoking property.
Modern updates came through in 2016-vinyl plank floors, wood cabinets with room for storage, granite countertops, designer colors, new window blinds, and better lighting, and every unit has ceiling fans to help with the warm Hilo days. Each one-bedroom apartment has its own bath, about 533 square feet, and a front lanai where you can sit outside. Kitchens have Energy Star refrigerators and ranges, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, garbage disposals, and range hoods, so you can cook what you like. The bathroom comes with a soaking tub or shower, more granite, and wooden cabinets, plus there are ADA accessible features in some units.
For the community itself, there's a courtyard, six gazebos for sitting or visiting, covered picnic areas, a community room, laundry room for everyone to use, and on-site mail delivery. The resident manager has an office right on the property in case you have questions or issues, and staff are available to support you as needed. Activities here are meant to keep folks connected-socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally-so you don't feel left out. The meals served use quality ingredients and aim to be healthy. The place has fire alarms, smoke detectors, and elevators when needed. There's assisted living, independent living, and even some memory care service in case you need extra support, but most folks live on their own with the help that comes with being part of a community. Kamana Elderly Apartment offers a stable, decent place for older adults in Hilo who need something affordable and comfortable.
