Map showing the location of HALE KUPUNA HERITAGE HOME, LLC in KOLOA, Hawaii
4297A OMAO ROAD, KOLOA, HI, 96756

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • HawaiiAbove only 23% of peers41 rated homes · average 3.6★
  • Kauai CountyAbove only 25% of peers5 rated homes · average 3.6★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★±0.0 vs HI avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★−0.1 vs HI avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−1.4 vs HI avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 40% of peersHI avg3.0★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above only 21% of peersHI avg4.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 3% of peersHI avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.39hrsAbove only 3% of peersHI avg4.70Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only1.35hrsAbove only 38% of peersHI avg1.63Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better44%Above only 30% of peersHI avg37%RN turnover35%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above 61% of peersHI avg$21,335Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
24citations
3inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 6, 2024most recent

Citations by monthSep 2022 – Sep 2024

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Sep 6, 20247 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
  3. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
  4. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 21, 2024
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Oct 21, 2024
  6. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2024
  7. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2024
Sep 22, 202310 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  2. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  3. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  4. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  5. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  6. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  7. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  8. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  9. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Nov 1, 2023
  10. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2023
Sep 2, 20227 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
  2. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
  3. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
  4. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
  5. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 17, 2022
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Oct 17, 2022
  7. F838Conduct 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.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Oct 17, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.39hrsAbove only 3% of peers−1.31 vs HI avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only1.35hrsAbove only 38% of peers−0.28 vs HI avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.35hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.68hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.24hrs
  • Hawaii average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better44%Above only 30% of peersHI avg 37%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only35%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy84 certified beds · ~46 residents a day54%Above only 2% of peersHI avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $21,335HI avg in fines
Above 61% of peersFewer fines than 61% of rated homes in Hawaii

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Hawaii facilities average 0.7 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Ohana Pacific Management Co.6 facilities in the chain3.7★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Rural
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Ohana Pacific Management Company INC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Richard S. Kishaba 2010 Dynasty Trust
  • Richard Kishaba
Operational or managerial control
  • Ohana Pacific Management Company INC
  • Randall Hata
  • Richard Kishaba
  • Arnold Kop
  • Wesley Lo
  • Andrew Lore
  • Pamela McClennon
  • Suanne Morikuni
  • +1 more
Corporate officers
  • Suanne Morikuni

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 125062 · 4297A OMAO ROAD, KOLOA, HI, 96756.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Hawaii and Kauai County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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