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Kula Hospital
100 Keokea Place, Kula, HI 96790
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.
Kula Hospital, in Kula, Hawaii, is certified for 105 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Hawaii median of 4; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 14, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 39.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Maui Co. median | Hawaii median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 32 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.5 | 30.5 | 39.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 4.9 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.9% | 53.9% | 32.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $8,018 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 6 Jun 2024, 5 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×22 E ×5 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 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 | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 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 | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 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 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 5 Jun 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 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 | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Hawaii average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.9%, RNs 30.6%; 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 | 18.1% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.5% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/24/2015 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
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 Maui County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Makua - Wailuku | Wailuku | 90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 18.9 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Lanai Community Hospital | Lanai City | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 170.0 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Hale Makua - Kahului | Kahului | 252 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 59 | 23.4 | $170K | 9 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Maui County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kula Hospital been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Hawaii median is 34 per facility.
Has Kula Hospital been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kula Hospital compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Kula Hospital?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kula Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Jun 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.