About Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Nursing home overview and details
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a government-operated nursing home in Kapaa, HI, serving Kauai County and the surrounding community. The facility has 66 certified beds with an average daily census of 47.6 residents.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1976, bringing 50 years of experience in long-term care. This nursing facility is located within a hospital campus, providing convenient access to acute medical services when needed.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Kapaa, HI, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital provides 6.02 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 2.15 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 9.1%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 13.0%. Weekend staffing averages 5.58 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital have?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has 66 certified beds with an average daily census of 47.6 residents.
What type of facility is Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a government - state nursing home serving Kauai County in Kapaa, HI.
How many doctors practice at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
1 physicians are affiliated with Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital have any safety concerns?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·