Kula Hospital
Kula, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125003) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (808) 878-1221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kula Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Kula Hospital. The facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9 percent.
Kula Hospital has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Kula Hospital is a nursing home in Kula, Maui County, Hawaii, certified for 105 beds with an average of 92.3 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 1967, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kula Hospital has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS data on nurse staffing does not report total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for this facility. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9 percent.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Kula Hospital (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on record.
There is no indication in this data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Kula Hospital. There is no chain affiliation listed in this data, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details, including staffing figures not reported here, directly on the Care Compare website or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kula Hospital has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Kula Hospital accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for this facility, but nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.9 percent and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Kula Hospital has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Kula Hospital.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kula Hospital is certified for 105 beds and had an average of 92.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Kula Hospital is owned as a non-profit corporation; the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Kula Hospital has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Kula Hospital scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 8088781221 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8088781221 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kula Hospital's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125003?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.