Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha
Waianae, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125046) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (808) 695-9508 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha reports total nurse staffing of 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6 percent.
Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha is a nursing home in Waianae, Honolulu County, Hawaii, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ohana Pacific Management Co. chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars. Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha has been certified since July 1997, with 93 certified beds and an average daily census of 62.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.26 per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and quality measure detail, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 27.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha has 93 certified beds with an average daily census of 62.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ohana Pacific Management Co. chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 3, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 8086959508 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; please contact the facility at 8086959508 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125046?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.