Kulana Malama
91-1360 Karayan Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Kulana Malama is a nursing home in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (808) 681-1200
- Last standard health inspection
- September 26, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 33
- Residents per day, on average
- 34.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Psh Km LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Hawaii average (23 vs 34).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 18, 2025 from $21,645 to $14,069.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0661 from the health inspection on June 6, 2024.
5 citations
Health inspection on June 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
2 of 43 Hawaii homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0726. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0713. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Fine
June 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $14,069 on June 18, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 10.1 to 9.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
8 citations
Health inspection on June 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2024.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
6 citations
Health inspection on June 23, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PACIFIC SKILLED HEALTHCARE LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 06/30/2022
- OLSEN, SPENCER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 73% · since 06/30/2022
- SORENSEN, KRISTEN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 13% · since 06/30/2022
- ITO, RANDALLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2023
Questions
When was Kulana Malama last inspected?
CMS lists September 26, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Kulana Malama have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since June 23, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Kulana Malama been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,069 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Kulana Malama?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Kulana Malama a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.