Maluhia
Honolulu, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125009) · 158 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (808) 832-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Maluhia holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Hawaii's state average of 3.56 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Maluhia reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.6%.
Maluhia has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Maluhia is a government-owned (State of Hawaii) nursing home in Honolulu, HI, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 158 beds and serves an average of 82.4 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Maluhia holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 29.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Maluhia is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is Maluhia's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Maluhia has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above Hawaii's state average of 3.56 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Maluhia is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Maluhia provides 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.68 RN hours, with a 29.6% nursing staff turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, Maluhia does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Maluhia is certified for 158 beds and has an average of 82.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Maluhia is owned by the State of Hawaii (government ownership) and is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain, which operates 7 facilities averaging 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Maluhia was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Maluhia scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8088323000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact Maluhia at 8088323000 to arrange a visit and review its record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Maluhia's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125009?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.