91-1360 Karayan Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706 · Honolulu County
Kulana Malama is a pediatric medical facility in Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi offering a cheerful, home-like environment for medically fragile children—specialized care, respite, and family support.
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Reported average: 33.5 residents per day across 33 certified beds (102% occupancy).
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A summary of reported federal nursing-home measures. Review the dates and original records below.
Kulana Malama is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ewa Beach, HI, with 33 certified beds and an average of about 34 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 9.84 total nurse hours per resident each day (5.38 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $14,069 in the recent record.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $14,470–$18,160/mo (median $15,870) | 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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Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | Fine | $14,069 |
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No family reviews are available on Haven for Kulana Malama.
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Prepare questions for your tourKulana Malama 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.
Medicare (CMS) rates Kulana Malama 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 9.84 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Kulana Malama has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-06-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Reported average: 33.5 residents per day across 33 certified beds (102% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.
Kulana Malama in Ewa Beach, HI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 33 beds.
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