Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Nursing home · 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746 · Kauai County
CMS overall rating: ★★★★★
At a glance
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is located in Kapaa, Hawaii. It has 66 certified beds and cared for an average of 47.1 residents per day. Ownership type: government - state. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5; the average for Hawaii nursing homes is 3.7.
| Certified beds | 66 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 47.1 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Legal business name | Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | July 15, 1976 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 125029 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ |
| Short-stay quality | Not rated |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 6.10 (state avg 4.97, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 2.18 (state avg 1.75, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 0.41 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.52 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 5.66 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 7.5% (state avg 36.4%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 9.5% |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 8 (state avg 9.2) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $0.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.