Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui

Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui is a skilled nursing facility located at 4389 Malia Street in Honolulu, Hawaii 96821. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and maintains 20 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, serving Honolulu County on the island of Oahu. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 across four categories. Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance that is in line with the national average. The staffing rating is 5 stars, indicating a higher staffing level relative to the national benchmark. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that exceeds the national average. These ratings are derived from CMS inspection data, staffing records, and quality measure reporting submitted to the federal government. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset requirements determined at the state level in Hawaii. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (808) 218-7052 to confirm current availability and to discuss specific coverage questions with the appropriate program administrators. When considered in the context of national performance data, Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui presents a mixed but generally strong profile. Its overall 5-star rating is notably higher than the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection component, rated at 3 stars, aligns with the national average, while both the staffing and quality measure components each receive the highest possible rating of 5 stars. The facility's relatively small size, with only 20 certified beds, may be a relevant factor for those comparing it to larger regional or national facilities. All ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected over defined reporting periods, so current conditions may vary from published figures.