SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4800 KAWAIHAU ROAD, Kapaa, HI 96746
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Compares
SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL is a 66-bed government-owned nursing facility in Kapaa, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.7%) is above the Hawaii average of 2.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.3% — better than the Hawaii average of 11.3% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (88% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — worse than the Hawaii average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Kapaa.
What keeps SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.3% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
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 SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
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 Kapaa
Kapaa sits in Kauai County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% 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+
- 14,425 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $82,818
- Median home value
- $606,900
Demographics for Kauai County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kapaa.
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