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 July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
KULA HOSPITAL has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 stars for staffing and quality measures, but 2 stars for health inspections; reported nurse staffing is 5.79 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.7899 hrs/resident/day
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 5.7899.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.23
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.05
- Nurse aides
- 3.51
- Weekend nursing
- 4.97
Hours per resident per day.
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.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.