Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Kapaa, Hawaii
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI, 96746
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 2.18 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.37 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.47 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 5 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 66 certified beds · ~46 avg residents/day (70% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a 66-bed state-owned skilled nursing facility located in Kapaa, Hawaii. The center holds a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with five-star marks across staffing, health inspections, and quality measures. Its operations focus on providing long-term care and 24-hour nursing services under state government ownership.
Location
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI, 96746, Kapaa, HI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital score on health inspections?
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital have?
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has 66 certified beds.
- Does Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital located?
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is located at 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI, 96746, Kapaa, Hawaii.
- How can I contact Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
- You can reach Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital by phone at +1 808-822-4961.
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