Hale Makua - Wailuku
1540 Lower Main Street · Wailuku, HI · 96793 · 8082431722
90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Administration
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125056 · certified since November 22, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.