Nursing homeActive
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746808822496166 certified beds · 47 residentsGovernment - StateMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
18
● 0● 17● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-14
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Hawaii Office of Health Care Assurance · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Standard | 071 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-22 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-01 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Hawaii Office of Health Care Assurance publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F689
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F552
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F628
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F656
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-15Record 125029-20260514-F812
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F883
F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-26Record 125029-20260514-F887
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-03Record 125029-20241122-F584
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 125029-20241122-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 125029-20241122-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 125029-20241122-F842
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 125029-20231201-F578
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 125029-20231201-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 125029-20231201-F609
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 125029-20231201-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 125029-20231201-F842
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-05Record 125029-20231201-F883
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day2.18
Facility
Hawaii
National
Hawaii 1.75 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day6.10
Facility
Hawaii
National
Hawaii 4.97 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.66
Facility
Hawaii
National
Hawaii 4.41 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover8%
Facility
Hawaii
National
Hawaii 36% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover10%
Facility
Hawaii
National
Hawaii 32% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Hawaii | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.6% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.8% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 7.1% | 11.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.6% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 4.9% | 9.1% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Asato, Christine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Franklin, Nicholas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Segawa, Lance Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Asato, Christine Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barnes, Walter Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Franklin, Nicholas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kanekoa, Ernest Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nogami-Streufert, Glenda Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Okada-Asher, Donna Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rintel, Theodor Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rowley, Dennis Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Segawa, Lance Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Segawa, Lance Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yuh, Christopher Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Hawaii.
No county cost figures on file for Kauai.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Isle Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Lihue | 8.4 mi | 2025-02-21 | 0200 |
| Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC Koloa | 16.1 mi | 2026-03-12 | 0241 |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Waimea | 24.7 mi | 2024-09-10 | 091 |
| Kauai Care Center Waimea | 24.7 mi | 2026-02-20 | 0110 |
| Pu'uwai 'o Makaha Waianae | 82.6 mi | 2025-07-25 | 0170 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |