The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
KULA HOSPITAL
KULA, HI · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Kula Hospital in Kula, HI has a 2 out of 5 overall star rating. Its staffing is very low at 1 out of 5, while health inspections are 2 out of 5 and quality measures are 5 out of 5; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 8, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.3%25.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%4.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%3.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.7%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.4%13.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7%9.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.3%11.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.1%8.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%98.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2017
Now operated by Maui Health System a Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC, previously Kula Hospital.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 92.3 residents on an average day (88% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.