Hale Malamalama
6163 Summer Street · Honolulu, HI · 96821 · 8083960537
40 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $72,144 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$72,144 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $87,032 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 27, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G September 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 15, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $72,144 |
| September 15, 2023 | Fine | $14,888 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125050 · certified since September 16, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.