ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Maluhia

1027 Hala Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817

CMS 5/5 stars #9 of 26 in Honolulu County (808) 832-3000
Certified beds
158
Occupancy
52%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,278 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Weekend staffing drops 26%

    Care hours fall sharply on Saturdays and Sundays compared with weekdays.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

19/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.68 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 26% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 30% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,278 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.14 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.68 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.05 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 29.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 10, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jul 10, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Apr 25, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

D Apr 25, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 25, 2025 F0806 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 3, 2024 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 3, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 3, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 3, 2024 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
WON, TRICIA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
AZAMA, GARET Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CHUN, BRADLEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SUNADA, JARED Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TSUNEISHI, LANI Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WALKER, KEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WOO, JASON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
AKIYOSHI, DEREK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HAMAMOTO, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ROSEN, LINDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SANADA, SEAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Maluhia

What is the ElderGrade for Maluhia? +

Maluhia holds an ElderGrade of B (83 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Maluhia? +

Residents receive an average of 4.14 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Maluhia been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 20 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Maluhia accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Maluhia is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.