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Hale Malamalama
6163 Summer Street, Honolulu, HI 96821
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hale Malamalama is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Honolulu, Hawaii, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 35 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Hawaii median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 27, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 107.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 39.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $87K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Hawaii median of 4.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.2%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Honolulu Co. median | Hawaii median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 107.5 | 42.5 | 39.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 34.6% | 32.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $87,032 | $8,278 | $8,018 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (27 in the county, 43 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Hawaii average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Sep 2024, 15 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×22 E ×8 F ×10
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0622 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 6 Oct 2022 | F0811 | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | Fine | $72,144 | |
| 15 Sep 2023 | Fine | $14,888 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Hawaii average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.2%, RNs 30.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Hawaii median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.6% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.2% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.7% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ono Enterprise Ltd.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ono Enterprise Ltd | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/08/1967 |
| Ono Enterprise Ltd | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Honolulu County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Craigside | Honolulu | 45 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11.1 | — | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Hale Ola Kino By Arcadia | Hon | 32 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 75.0 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center | Kaneohe | 44 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 43.2 | — | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Hi'Olani Care Center At Kahala Nui | Honolulu | 20 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 120.0 | — | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Kulana Malama | Ewa Beach | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 75.8 | $14K | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Leahi Hospital | Honolulu | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 11.6 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Maluhia | Honolulu | 158 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 12.7 | $8K | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Honolulu | 100 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 | $32K | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 27 facilities in Honolulu County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hale Malamalama been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Hawaii median is 34 per facility.
Has Hale Malamalama been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $87K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hale Malamalama compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Hawaii median of 4.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hale Malamalama?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ono Enterprise Ltd. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hale Malamalama last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Sep 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.