Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Kapaa, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125029) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (808) 822-4961 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital reports 6.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.18 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 7.5%.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a government-owned (state) nursing home in Kapaa, Hawaii, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1976. The facility is licensed for 66 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 47.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 6.10 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.18 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 7.5%, a comparatively low figure.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been issued.
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the current CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly with Care Compare before making decisions, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.10 hours per resident per day, including 2.18 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 7.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 66 beds, with an average daily census of 47.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 15, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8088224961 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8088224961 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125029?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.