Hale Makua - Kahului
472 Kaulana Street, Kahului, HI 96732 · (808) 877-2761 · CMS certification number 125007
Hale Makua - Kahului is a 252-bed nonprofit nursing home in Kahului, Hawaii, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 59 health citations, 6 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Hawaii average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 10 | 8.9 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.98 | 4.99 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 34.5% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.8 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 252 (about 225 residents a day) |
| County | Maui |
| Last standard inspection | January 9, 2026 |
Inspection history
59 citations from 7 inspections, 21 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
January 9, 2026 10 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Feb 23, 2026
April 11, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected May 16, 2025
January 14, 2025 4 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code E · corrected Feb 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Feb 14, 2025
October 18, 2024 14 citations · standard, complaint inspection Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Aug 21, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code G · corrected Nov 18, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Nov 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Nov 20, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Nov 20, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0552 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental
Tag F0921 · severity code D · corrected Nov 18, 2024
August 12, 2024 5 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Sep 16, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Sep 16, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Sep 16, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Sep 16, 2024
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0563 · severity code D · corrected Jul 23, 2024
April 12, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code E · corrected Feb 25, 2024
October 19, 2023 24 citations · standard, complaint inspection Immediate jeopardy
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code L · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0692 · severity code G · corrected Dec 8, 2023
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0574 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0583 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0657 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0561 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0604 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0699 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0726 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2024 | Fine | $71,019 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Fine | $55,640 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Fine | $43,590 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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