Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
4800 Kawaihau Road · Kapaa, HI · 96746 · 8088224961
66 certified beds Government - State Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 2.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 9% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 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 January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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 December 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
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 January 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
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 November 11, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Environmental
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125029 · certified since July 15, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.