The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
KAPAA, HI · Medicare-certified · 66 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars. SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL has 4-star health inspection and quality ratings, 5-star staffing, reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (6.10 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), and no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included accidents/supervision, food handling, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.0988 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0988.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.18
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 3.52
- Weekend nursing
- 5.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 8%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
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
3%7.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%6.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%8.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%19%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.8%29.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.3%2.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.7%14%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2023 — 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 develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Occupancy
- 47.1 residents on an average day (71% of 66 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 years
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.