Hale Malamalama
Honolulu, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125050) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $87,032
Phone: (808) 396-0537 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hale Malamalama has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Hale Malamalama reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
CMS records show Hale Malamalama has 2 federal fines totaling $87,032.00 and 0 payment denials. This facility is also designated an SFF Candidate by CMS, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is under increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Hale Malamalama is a 40-bed skilled nursing facility in Honolulu, Hawaii, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1999. It is a for-profit corporation and averages 34.5 residents per day. No chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data.
CMS's Care Compare gives Hale Malamalama an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. The rating breaks down as follows: health inspections 1 star, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 5 stars. Nurse staffing totals 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $87,032.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS has designated Hale Malamalama as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection frequency compared to other nursing homes. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No abuse icon is listed in the data provided for this facility, and there is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Figures reflect the CMS data snapshot provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hale Malamalama has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Hale Malamalama is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 51.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $87,032.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection scrutiny; no abuse icon is listed in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hale Malamalama is certified for 40 beds and averages 34.5 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 16, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 1, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 808-396-0537 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 808-396-0537 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125050?state=HI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.