Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Nursing Home Facility
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
Mahelona Medical Center is Kauai's Eastside Critical Access Hospital located in Kapaa on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The facilities are part of the Kauai Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The regional headquarters are located at our sister facility,
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is licensed for 66 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Kauai County average about 67 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 71% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kauai County average about 3.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 2.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Kauai County average about 4.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 8%.
The community is located in Kauai County, HI.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - State
- Beds / units 66
- Occupancy 71%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.1
- Annual staff turnover 8%
- Last health inspection May 2026