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Assisted Living Home

Hale Malamalama

Assisted Living Home

Hale Malamalama

6163 Summer St, Honolulu, HI 96821 View map
Overview of Hale Malamalama

Beautifully set near Kuli’ou Beach Park and Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Summer Street, Honolulu, HI, Hale Malamalama ICF is a blissful haven that offers iskilled nursing and hospice services. With its purposely designed and welcoming accommodations, the community strives to provide exceptional care around the clock for up to 41 residents to ensure comfort and safety. Founded in 1957, the community continuously promotes a warm and nurturing environment for residents to thrive and live up to their potential.

Prioritzing holistic wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Freshly prepared meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is Medicaid and Medicare approved, ensuring up-to-standard care without financial constraints. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their best years with the community’s exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

(808) 396-0537

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
2/5
Hawaii average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
1/5
Hawaii average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
4/5
Hawaii average: 3.9/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
5/5
Hawaii average: 4.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 47m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the Hawaii average.

Hawaii average: 4h 13m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Hawaii average
Occupancy rate 93.5%
Residents per day (avg) 39
Occupancy rate
93.5%
Residents per day (avg)
39
Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 125050

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mrs. Pauline Fukumura, Administrator

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Hale Malamalama

Assisted Living Nursing Home Hospice Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Hawaii average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 43

Hawaii average 35.5

Citations per inspection
10.75

Hawaii average 8.23


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

37 of 43 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 43 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 3
200% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1

0 critical citations More info Hawaii average: 0.1

3 serious citations More info Hawaii average: 1

40 moderate citations More info Hawaii average: 34.2

0 minor citations More info Hawaii average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Niu Valley The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.

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AL

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HC

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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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IL

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Address 9.8 miles from city center

Address 6163 Summer St, Honolulu, HI 96821

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 58
Employees 26
Contractors 32
Staff to resident ratio 1.71:1
0% compared with Hawaii average

Hawaii average ratio: 1.64:1

Avg staff/day 22
Average shift 8.2 hours
5% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 16,477
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 1
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

35.5%

5,854 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Registered Nurse: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant1217298,95691100%8.9
Registered Nurse5492,77291100%9.4
Administrator3031,4636571%7.5
Dental Services Staff1017267886%9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027126875%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse0115166268%8.3
Dietitian1014646066%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1013835156%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1013224145%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide011611314%4.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician011311921%1.6
Medical Director011261314%2
Speech Language Pathologist022222022%1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111233%4
Physical Therapy Aide02281213%0.6
Physical Therapy Assistant022544%1.3
29 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 86%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
1 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 56%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 45%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 21%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 22%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 13%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 4%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
34 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
12 residents (35.3%)
Private pay or other
22 residents (64.7%)
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.4
28% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.5
17% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.3%
24% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.2%
14% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 25.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 14.0%
24% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 18.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.3%
65% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 3.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 2.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 4.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.9%
In line with Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
In line with Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 96.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.4%
7% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 83.4%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $87K
130% higher than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: $38K

Number of fines 2
32% more fines than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $87K
Hawaii average $38K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 31, 2025
$72K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 15, 2023
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High cost of living adjustments.

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited funding; island-specific delivery.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Hawaii Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Hawaii Senior Companion Program

Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.

Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.

Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.

Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.

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