PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA
84-390 JADE STREET, Waianae, HI 96792
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 PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA Compares
PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA is a 93-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waianae, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.4%) is above the Hawaii average of 11.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 93 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.4% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3% (115% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — worse than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (32% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA with other nursing homes in Waianae.
What keeps PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.4% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 93 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA?
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 Waianae
Waianae 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 Waianae.
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