Nursing home report
KAPAA, HI · Medicare-certified · 66 beds
5 of 5 stars overall. Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, HI has top ratings across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (6.02 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included food safety, vaccination policies, and care planning.
Health inspections
Staffing
6.017 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.017.
Hours per resident per day.
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
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.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
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 September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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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.
