HALE MALAMALAMA

Hale Malamalama is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 6163 Summer Street in Honolulu, Hawaii 96821. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a total of 40 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (808) 396-0537. CMS assigns Hale Malamalama an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating reflects a composite of three separate domain ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, indicating a below-average performance in this area relative to other facilities nationally. In contrast, the staffing rating is 5 out of 5, representing the highest tier in that category and reflecting a notably high level of staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, placing the facility at the top tier for clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. The divergence between the health inspection score and the staffing and quality measure scores is a notable feature of this facility's CMS profile. Hale Malamalama is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means that residents who qualify for either federal program may be eligible to have some or all of their care costs covered, depending on individual eligibility and the nature of services required. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current coverage details directly with the facility and the relevant program administrators, as benefit structures can vary. When considered against national benchmarks, Hale Malamalama presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven largely by the 1-star health inspection rating. However, both its staffing and quality measure ratings reach the maximum of 5 stars, which places it above the national average in those two domains. This combination of ratings may be relevant to individuals evaluating the facility across multiple dimensions. The facility's 40-bed capacity is relatively small compared to many skilled nursing facilities nationwide, which can be a relevant factor in assessing the care environment. All ratings are based on data reported to and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.