Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Kahala Nui
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Honolulu, HI
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Kahala Nui
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Honolulu, HI
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Kahala Nui accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Kahala Nui
Experience an island-like living with Kahala Nui located at Malia Street, Honolulu, HI. A one-of-a-kind senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and comprehensive nursing. With its in-campus Hi’olani Care Center, the community ensures seniors’ needs are heard and well-taken care of. Providing aesthetic and warm floor plans including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units, residents enjoy relaxing and safe accommodation.
The community focuses on the wellness of the seniors, utilizing a holistic view in conducting activities and programs related to arts, dance, entertainment, education, and fitness. As a person-centered life plan community, Kahala Nui fosters a family-like environment centered on its core belief ‘ohana. Residents enjoy island-style cuisine and casual dining with flexible meal plans three times daily. Sitting on an aesthetically landscaped land, the community includes a variety of fabulous amenities including a jacuzzi, a pool, a fitness center, Hatsunes garden, and spacious common areas for the seniors’ leisure and wellness.
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 4th out of 32 homes in Hawaii for nurse hours. 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 4th out of 32 homes in Hawaii for nurse hours. 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.
5h 22m per day
Rank #4 / 32Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th 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 facilities. 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
+27%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +503% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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1h 52m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 1h 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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17m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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3h 35m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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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.
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5h 14m per day | ▲ 28% State avg: 4h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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35m per day | ▲ 503% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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1h 32m per day | ▲ 24% State avg: 1h 14m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy rate
92.2%
Rank #3 / 27Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 27 homes in Hawaii. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Hawaii average, with its Statewide rank out of 27. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
301 days
21 years in operation Rank #17 / 44Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 44 homes in Hawaii. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Hawaii facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #46 / 178Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 178 homes in Hawaii. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Hawaii facilities. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
License Number10-ALF
IslandOahu
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Craig Courts, President
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.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kahala Nui
What neighborhood is Kahala Nui in?
Kahala Nui is in the Waialae - Kahala neighborhood of Honolulu.
Is Kahala Nui in a walkable area?
Kahala Nui has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Kahala Nui?
According to HI state health department records, Kahala Nui's license number is 10-ALF.
When does Kahala Nui's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, Kahala Nui's license expires on May 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Kahala Nui?
Kahala Nui's occupancy is 92.2%.
Are there photos of Kahala Nui?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Kahala Nui in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Kahala Nui?
Kahala Nui is located at 4389 Malia St, Honolulu, HI 96821, United States.
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