HALE MALAMALAMA
6163 SUMMER STREET, Honolulu, HI 96821
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HALE MALAMALAMA Compares
HALE MALAMALAMA is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Honolulu, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.1%) is above the Hawaii average of 11.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 18 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Honolulu, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.1% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3% (104% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6% (59% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HALE MALAMALAMA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HALE MALAMALAMA with other nursing homes in Honolulu.
How is HALE MALAMALAMA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HALE MALAMALAMA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.1% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HALE MALAMALAMA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HALE MALAMALAMA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HALE MALAMALAMA lag behind other Honolulu options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 18 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HALE MALAMALAMA?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Honolulu
Honolulu sits in Honolulu County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Hawaii as a whole (18.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 174,240 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 38.2 years
- Median household income
- $87,722
- Median home value
- $702,300
Demographics for Honolulu County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Honolulu.
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