Kulana Malama
91-1360 Karayan Street · Ewa Beach, HI · 96706 · 8086811200
33 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 10.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 5.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 9.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,069 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 23, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 18, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125057 · certified since May 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.