Total health inspections
3
Hawaii average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Kaneohe, HI
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Kaneohe, HI
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The Good Samaritan Society in Pohai Nani is one of the trusted senior living communities in Hawaii. They provide a range of comprehensive care that focuses on assisted living levels of care which include independent living and nursing care services. Many families have trusted the quality service the community has continuously provided for many seniors over the years. As a Good Samaritan Society, seniors can expect a worry-free lifestyle during their stay and bask in the Hawaiian sun.
The Good Samaritan’s all-inclusive services and amenities include home-cooked meals, maintenance-free living, and housekeeping; social activities include gatherings at the community room, dining room, or chapel; wellness programs, religious services, an emergency response system, housekeeping services, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation therapies are also offered.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 19th out of 32 homes in Hawaii. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 19th out of 32 homes in Hawaii. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 3m per day
Rank #19 / 32Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 32 homes in Hawaii. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Hawaii average, with a ranking across 32 Hawaii SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Hawaii avg
-4%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 50m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 59m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Respite Care
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
69 days
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #141 / 178Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 178 homes in Hawaii. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Hawaii SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
License Number7-ALF
IslandOahu
Inspection History
In Hawaii, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance performs regular inspections and unannounced surveys to verify that healthcare facilities maintain high standards of resident care.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
19 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Hawaii state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Hawaii state average
Overall vs. HI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (24% below)
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (24% below)
Latest Inspection
January 30, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 19 | 25 | This facility has 24% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii nursing home (19 vs. HI avg 25).↓ 24% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 4.8 | 6.3 | This facility has 24% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Hawaii nursing home (4.8 vs. HI avg 6.3).↓ 24% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on January 30, 2025, identified deficiencies related to failure to report a significant change in a resident’s condition, respiratory care not provided according to a resident’s choice, an unsecured treatment cart, and improper placement of a urinary catheter bag. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including incomplete care plans, medication errors, inadequate infection control, and failure to implement fall prevention measures. Complaint investigations substantiated concerns about care planning, medication management, infection prevention, and resident safety, but enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Prior inspections also noted problems with notification of transfers, hand hygiene, and food safety practices. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring challenges in care coordination and infection control, with no clear improvement trend over time.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
22
Rank #6 / 33Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 33 homes in Hawaii. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Hawaii State average, with a ranking across all 33 HI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Hawaii average 35.5
Citations per inspection
7.33
Rank #18 / 33Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 33 homes in Hawaii. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Hawaii mean across 33 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Hawaii average 8.23
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 22 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 0.1
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
59
Employees
54
Contractors
5
Staff to resident ratio
1.69:1
0% compared with Hawaii average
Avg staff/day
22
Average shift
7.7 hours
0% compared with Hawaii average
Total staff hours (quarter)
15,604
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
21 total: 18 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
21
21 total: 18 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
21
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 2 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
2
All 2 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
2
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 20 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
20
All 20 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
20
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.4%
58 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 3
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 0 | 20 | 7,419 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 3 | 21 | 4,423 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 532 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 511 | 68 | 74% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 462 | 57 | 62% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 391 | 56 | 61% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 379 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 336 | 52 | 57% | 6.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 133 | 14 | 15% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 5% | 4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 5% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7% | 1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2% | 3 |
20 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
21 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
74%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
62%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
61%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
49%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
57%
2 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
5%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
7%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
2%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.6
14% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.4
17% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.8%
19% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.0%
In line with Hawaii averageHawaii average: 25.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.4%
22% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 18.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
10% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.2%
13% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 3.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%
30% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 2.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
In line with Hawaii averageHawaii average: 4.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
71% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Hawaii averageHawaii average: 96.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
In line with Hawaii averageHawaii average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
17% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 83.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.8%
401% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 84.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
35
Medicare
6
17.1% of residents
Medicaid
8
22.9% of residents
Private pay or other
21
60% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.8%
↓ 2.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$882.3K
↓ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9.1M
↓ ~$222.0K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.0%
↓ 7.9pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$19.5M
Operating deficit
-$882.3K
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$19.5M Rank #12 / 28Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 28 homes in Hawaii. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Hawaii SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$882.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #12 / 28Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 28 homes in Hawaii. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Hawaii average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #12 / 28Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 28 homes in Hawaii. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Hawaii average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.4M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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19.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kaneohe's city center to Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.13 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Castle)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
Is Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani in a walkable area?
Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani?
According to HI state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani's license number is 7-ALF.
When does Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani's license expires on May 31, 2027.
Are there photos of Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani?
Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani is located at 45-090 Namoku St, Kaneohe, HI 96744, United States.
What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani?
(808) 808-3763 will put you in contact with the team at Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani.
Is Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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