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Kulana Malama

91-1360 Karayan Street, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

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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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

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.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 18, 2025 from $21,645 to $14,069.

  5. 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.

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  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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  9. Fine

    June 18, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $14,069 on June 18, 2025.

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  10. 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.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

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  15. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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.