HALE MAKUA - WAILUKU

Hale Makua - Wailuku is a skilled nursing facility located at 1540 Lower Main Street in Wailuku, Hawaii (ZIP: 96793), within Maui County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 90 certified beds and can be reached by phone at (808) 243-1722. CMS assigns Hale Makua - Wailuku an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, based on data collected through the Nursing Home Care Compare program. This overall rating reflects performance across three component areas. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, derived from on-site inspection surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting performance on a standardized set of clinical indicators related to resident health outcomes. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 out of 5. Hale Makua - Wailuku accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly to confirm current payment options, availability, and any applicable private-pay arrangements, as program participation and bed availability are subject to change. Across all three CMS rating categories, Hale Makua - Wailuku performs above the national average of 3.0 stars. Facilities rated at 5 stars in health inspections have fewer and less severe deficiencies noted during state survey visits compared to the national baseline. A 5-star staffing rating indicates reported staffing levels that exceed typical national benchmarks, and a 5-star quality measure rating reflects clinical outcome data that compares favorably to facilities nationwide. Taken together, these ratings place Hale Makua - Wailuku among the higher-rated skilled nursing facilities in the CMS dataset, though prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile, conduct facility visits, and consult with healthcare providers when evaluating care options.