PU'UWAI 'O MAKAHA

Pu'uwai 'O Makaha is a long-term care facility located at 84-390 Jade Street in Waianae, Hawaii (96792), within Honolulu County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 93 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Pu'uwai 'O Makaha holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national benchmark in this category. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national norms. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and represent a snapshot of facility performance across multiple reporting periods. Pu'uwai 'O Makaha is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, the two primary federal and state insurance programs that fund long-term care services for eligible individuals. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility rules and time limits. Medicaid, administered jointly by the federal government and the state of Hawaii, may cover longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents or their families should contact the facility directly at (808) 695-9508 to confirm current bed availability and verify specific coverage details. In comparison to national averages, Pu'uwai 'O Makaha performs above average in three of four CMS rating categories. Its overall rating of 4 stars, health inspection rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars each exceed the national 3.0-star benchmark. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. For those researching long-term care options on the Waianae Coast of Oahu, this facility represents one of a limited number of licensed nursing homes in this geographic area, which may be a relevant consideration given the relative scarcity of similar facilities along the western coast of the island.