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Kahala Nui

4389 Malia Street

4.4(16 ratings)· Honolulu average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
20
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
20
Minimum age
Residency requires seniors 62 and older
Campus size
Six and a half acre garden campus
Care continuum
Independent living, assisted living, memory support, and adult day care
Fee structure risk
One reviewer lost all monthly fees upon leaving

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe Kahala Nui as a beautiful, well-run continuing care community with warm, attentive staff, especially on the independent living side. However, one family reported a troubling drop in care quality after their mother moved into assisted living, including being left alone to eat and infrequent bathing.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and compassionate
  • Well-groomed, inviting garden grounds
  • Individualized support for residents' needs
  • Continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing
  • Senior day care program available for kupuna

The Bad

  • One report of inadequate assisted-living care, including infrequent bathing
  • One report of being charged extra for laundry service
  • One report of losing all paid-in monthly fees after leaving the facility

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Kahala Nui is a senior living community in Honolulu, Hawaii offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 16 reviews.

About Kahala Nui

Hi'Olani Care Center at Kahala Nui is a continuing care retirement community in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support services for seniors 62 and older who value an active and independent lifestyle.

The community spans six and a half acres on a garden campus in one of Honolulu's most desirable neighborhoods. Residents enjoy island-style living with well-appointed residences and quality residential services, along with senior day care programs designed to promote healthy aging for kupuna.

Kahala Nui's location provides convenient access to specialty stores, restaurants, beautiful outdoor spaces, and entertainment venues. The neighborhood is recognized as an age-friendly city by the World Health Organization and AARP, reflecting Honolulu's dedication to the well-being of its kupuna.

Becoming part of Kahala Nui allows residents to step back from the chores and responsibilities of home ownership, freeing time to pursue activities they enjoy while knowing care is always available when needed.

Types of Care at Kahala Nui

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security

Activities

  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Kahala Nui

4.4overall · 16 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (16)

Don Fasone

Dec 2021

via Google

Kahala Nui is an exclusive retirement home for those that require the best in services and amenities. Apartments range from 1 bedroom and 1 bath to those that require extra space with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Debra Gasper

Jun 2021

via Google

Kahala Nui is a Senior home and adult day care. Waterfall at the entrance of parking lot and pindar the entry door. Beautiful landscape. Plush tropical decor.

Michelle M. Winner

Oct 2017

via Google

It was all peaches on the independent living side until mom had to move to the assisted living/care side. They used to leave her alone in her room to eat because taking her down to eat “ took too much time.” They charged for laundry and didn’t even bathe her each day. We hired additional care on top of what they were supposed to provide. Then later caved in and moved her elsewhere. Took a huge hit losing all of the monthly fees she had paid into the system for this care, by leaving the facility. Would not recommend.

Christopher Golding

Jun 2016

via Google

Kahala Nui is where I would want my kupuna, my elders, to retire to if they needed or wanted. The accommodation, service, and support of individual needs is 5 star plus!

Susan Ozaki

Oct 2015

via Google

The staff my mother and our family encountered on all levels of care so far have been caring and compassionate. The grounds are well groomed and inviting. Hawaiian aloha at its finest.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jun 27, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2024

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2024

Aug 10, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023

Sep 23, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Kahala Nui offer?

Kahala Nui offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Kahala Nui located?

Kahala Nui is located at 4389 Malia Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.

What do families say about Kahala Nui?

Most reviewers describe Kahala Nui as a beautiful, well-run continuing care community with warm, attentive staff, especially on the independent living side. However, one family reported a troubling drop in care quality after their mother moved into assisted living, including being left alone to eat and infrequent bathing.

How did Kahala Nui do on recent health and safety inspections?

Kahala Nui had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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