CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Kula Hospital is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kula, Hawaii with 105 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
+ 2 more deficiencies
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Dec 24, 2015 |
| GOODFELLOW, TAMAR | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 31, 2021 |
| HEW, MARY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| SUTHERLAND, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TAKITANI, ANTHONY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| YAMAMOTO, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CARTWRIGHT, DEBRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2023 |
| CHOUCAIR, BECHARA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| DECOSTA-GALDEIRA, SHELBY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2024 |
| EBERSOLE, WADE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 23, 2023 |
| FULTON, LYNN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| HANENBURG, THOMAS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| KOVAL, PENNY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 |
| SHITAMOTO, BARRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2023 |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CARTWRIGHT, DEBRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2023 |
| EBERSOLE, WADE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2017 |
| FULTON, LYNN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| KOVAL, PENNY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 |
| SCOTT, KENNETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| FULTON, LYNN | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 24, 2025 |
| CARTWRIGHT, DEBRA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2023 |
| EBERSOLE, WADE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 23, 2023 |
| FULTON, LYNN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| KOVAL, PENNY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 3, 2024 |
| SCOTT, KENNETH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
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