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Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui

4389 Malia Street, Honolulu, HI 96821 · Honolulu County

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Reported historical occupancy78% reported occupancy

Reported average: 15.5 residents per day across 20 certified beds (78% occupancy).

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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.

Our evaluation

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One of Honolulu's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Honolulu, HI, with 20 certified beds and an average of about 16 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 6.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (2.13 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (6.39 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

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Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Honolulu for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
20
Avg. residents/day
16
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Not reported
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
125055

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$14,470–$18,160/mo (median $15,870)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$4,360–$10,590/mo (median $11,410)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Urban Honolulu prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
6.39
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
2.13
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
23.9%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
8
Federal fines
0 reported
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-06-27
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
None

Requirements cited by inspectors

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.

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Showing 8 of 8 citation entries on this page.

2024-06-27F0812Severity F — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-06-27F0623Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2024-06-27F0656Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-06-27F0684Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-06-27F0755Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-06-27F0756Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2024-06-27F0842Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2024-06-27F0880Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services and details to confirm

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  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Gardens / walking paths
  • Concierge services

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Location

4389 Malia Street, Honolulu, HI

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui

How much does Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui cost?

Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $14,470–$18,160 per month (median $15,870). 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Urban Honolulu prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.

What is Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui?

Staff provide about 6.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui?

Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-06-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui have availability?

Reported average: 15.5 residents per day across 20 certified beds (78% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.

What types of care does Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui offer?

Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui in Honolulu, HI offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 20 beds.

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