Government - State ·
66 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Kapaa, Hawaii. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 6.08 hours per resident per day, above the Hawaii average of 4.71. Its most recent inspection on Nov 22, 2024 cited 4 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital compares
This facility vs. the Hawaii and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Hawaii avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
6.08
4.71
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.24
1.63
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.47
2.73
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
7.3%
36.5%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
4.0
10.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
6.08
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
2.24
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.37
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
3.47
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
5.62
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
7.3%
Registered Nurses
9.1%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Nov 22, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
4
Total Deficiencies Found
20
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Nov 22, 2024
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Nov 22, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 22, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Nov 22, 2024
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 1, 2023
Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022
Potential for harm
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.Infection Control Deficiencies · Sep 30, 2022
About This Facility
Address
4800 Kawaihau Road Kapaa, HI 96746
CMS Certification #
125029
Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
46.2
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1976-07-15
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital reports 6.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Hawaii average of 4.71.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 4 deficiencies.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is certified for 66 beds.
Admissions at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (808) 822-4961. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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