Kulana Malama
Ewa Beach, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125057) · 33 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (808) 681-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kulana Malama has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Hawaii's state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kulana Malama reports 9.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 5.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.0%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Kulana Malama has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Kulana Malama is a 33-certified-bed nursing home in Ewa Beach, Hawaii (Honolulu County), averaging 33.5 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on May 1, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kulana Malama holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 9.84 hours per resident per day, including 5.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
No chain affiliation is listed in this data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the ratings above reflect the current operator.
Source: 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?
Kulana Malama has an overall rating of 5 stars, above Hawaii's state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 9.84 hours per resident per day, including 5.38 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 41.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $14,069.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kulana Malama has 33 certified beds and averages 33.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on May 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8086811200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8086811200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125057?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.