Ka Malama Care Home
Ka Malama Care Home
Helen Elizalde operates Ka Malama Care Home, a small senior living property that has served the Heeia neighborhood of Kaneohe, Hawaii, for 24 years. The single-story layout contains five private rooms, keeping the environment small and residential. The daily routine blends room and board with on-site personal care, temporary respite options, and hospice coordination.
The property features a shared living area with Wi-Fi access, an internal hair salon, and daily activities like arts and crafts. Licensed nurses work on-site to handle round-the-clock medication distribution and clinical care, though state oversight reviews show regular citations regarding medication tracking and care paperwork.
The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 6 out of 100, showing that the immediate area is car-dependent and requires a vehicle for standard shopping trips, though the campus sits about 3.6 miles from Adventist Health Castle hospital.
Prospective families looking at residential options on Oahu can contact Ka Malama Care Home and ask about current room vacancies. Setting up an on-site visit is a straightforward way to see the private room setups, discuss state compliance plans with management, and get a clear picture of the monthly care rates.
5-bed community Rank #49 / 87Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 87 homes in Hawaii. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Hawaii facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
24 years in operation Rank #14 / 44Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 6 / 100 Rank #169 / 178Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
ExpirationMay 31, 2026 Expired
License Number1378-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandOahu
Ka Malama Care Home is legally operated by Helen Elizalde.
Current Vacancies
Vacancy counts may overlap or be gender-specific depending on the community.
Current Vacancies
Vacancy counts may overlap or be gender-specific depending on the community.Male Residents
3 available
Female Residents
2 available
Ambulatory Type: Ambulatory
Diet Type: Special
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Raul Velasquez, Manager
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
36 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
February 25, 2025
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 25 | This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (36 vs. HI avg 25).↑ 44% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 9 | 6.3 | This facility has 43% more deficiencies per year than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (9 vs. HI avg 6.3).↑ 43% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 25, 2025 annual inspection found 7 deficiencies, all related to medication management, tuberculosis clearance documentation, and care plan completeness, with plans of correction submitted.
- February 21, 2024 inspection identified 9 deficiencies focused on nutrition orders, medication administration errors, and missing tuberculosis clearance documentation, with corrective plans accepted.
- February 24, 2023 inspection cited 14 deficiencies including missing personnel clearances, fire drill documentation failures, care plan contradictions, and unsafe water temperature.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Ka Malama Care Home
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kaneohe's city center to Ka Malama Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.59 miles to nearest hospital (Adventist Health Castle)
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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.
| Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani | AL IL NH RC | Kaneohe | 44
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44
HI AVG
43
Rank
#27 / 87 | No |
18
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18
HI AVG
49
Rank
#141 / 178 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | 3
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3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 61 | 19
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19
HI AVG
25
Rank
#30 / 61 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#29 / 61 |
| The Plaza at Kaneohe | AL NH HMC IL LEC | Kaneohe | 36
Facility
36
HI AVG
43
Rank
#35 / 87 | No |
78
Facility
78
HI AVG
49
Rank
#33 / 178 | Studio / 1 Bed / Suite | 7
Facility
7
HI AVG
19
Rank
#36 / 44 | A+ | - | 9
Facility
9
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#60 / 61 | 57
Facility
57
HI AVG
25
Rank
#54 / 61 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#35 / 61 |
| Ka Malama Care Home | AL | Kaneohe | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
43
Rank
#49 / 87 | No |
6
Facility
6
HI AVG
49
Rank
#169 / 178 | Private Rooms | 24
Facility
24
HI AVG
19
Rank
#14 / 44 | - | Helen Elizalde | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#38 / 61 | 36
Facility
36
HI AVG
25
Rank
#43 / 61 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#44 / 61 |
| Aida Care Home | AL MC | Kaneohe | - | No |
8
Facility
8
HI AVG
49
Rank
#165 / 178 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
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Ka Malama Care Home is located in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ka Malama Care Home
Who is the owner of Ka Malama Care Home?
Ka Malama Care Home is legally operated by Helen Elizalde.
Is Ka Malama Care Home in a walkable area?
Ka Malama Care Home has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Ka Malama Care Home?
According to HI state health department records, Ka Malama Care Home's license number is 1378-C.
When does Ka Malama Care Home's license expire?
According to HI state health department records, Ka Malama Care Home's license expires on May 31, 2026.
How many beds does Ka Malama Care Home have?
Ka Malama Care Home has 5 beds.
Are there photos of Ka Malama Care Home?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Ka Malama Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Ka Malama Care Home?
Ka Malama Care Home is located at 45-332 Ka Hanahou Cir, Kaneohe, HI 96744.
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