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Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
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Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Description
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) – is the oldest operating hospital on Kauai, and is designated a Critical Access Hospital. Founded in 1917 as a tuberculosis hospital, it received its name from a member of the Wilcox family, who died of TB as a young man. In the 1960s, with a cure for TB well established, SMMH gradually transitioned to providing acute care, psychiatric care, skilled nursing care, and ancillary inpatient and outpatient services. Today, SMMH has 80 licensed beds, with 66 long-term care beds, 9 psychiatric beds, and 5 acute care beds. The hospital has approximately 120 employees.
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers praise the facility for its great location, professional and kind staff, and efficient service, highlighting experiences of quick and effective treatment for various emergencies.
- Several patients appreciated the immediate attention to severe symptoms, thorough examinations, and the caring follow-up by medical staff.
- Some reviews specifically commend the hospital for its patient-centric care, professionalism, and the ability to provide extended care in a hospital setting, which was unexpected but highly appreciated.
- One unique mention includes a great spot for whale watching at the back of the hospital, adding an unusual but positive note to the hospital experience.
Negative Reviews:
- A few patients reported negative experiences, including perceived indifference from nursing staff, long wait times despite the emergency nature of their visits, and inadequate pain management.
- One reviewer expressed frustration with having to fill out forms while in severe pain and subsequently receiving minimal assistance and care.
- Another alarming account described a lack of prompt attention to a severely injured person, causing distress among other patients in the waiting area.
Overall:
The majority of reviews reflect positively on the hospital's emergency services, staff professionalism, and the quality of care provided. However, there are notable exceptions where patients felt their needs were not adequately met or that the response time was insufficient. Prospective patients might find comfort in the numerous positive experiences but should also be aware of the few negative incidents reported.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 15, 1976
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 66
Total current residents: 52
Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-12-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-01 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-01 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-01-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-02-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-02-26 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-01-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-01-29 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-03-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-02-12 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-11 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2020-11-20 | 2021-01-05 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2020-11-20 | 2021-01-05 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-11-20 | 2021-01-05 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-11-20 | 2021-01-05 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-10 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-10 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-10 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-02-22 | 2019-04-10 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-04-24 | $43,544 |
| 2021-01-11 | $650 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Kapa‘a which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 10,699 (small town).
- The average income is $65,577, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 72
- Average Temperature: 76.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 287 days of rain and 77 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 84.47 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 90.0, Moderate Days 0.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Hoku Foods Natural Market
0.8 miles awayHee Fat General Store
0.9 miles awayBig Save
1.3 miles awaySafeway
1.8 miles awayFoodland Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Kapaa Library
0.7 miles awayKuhio Hwy & Kamole Rd
1.3 miles awayHapaa Missionary Church
2.0 miles awayCoconut Marketplace
2.5 miles awayWailua Homestesds Park
3.0 miles awayBanks
Bank of Hawaii
0.8 miles awayCentral Pacific Bank
1.3 miles awayFirst Hawaiian Bank
8.5 miles awayFirst Hawiian Bank
9.2 miles awayHospitals
Samuel Mahelona Medical Center
0.0 miles awayWilcox Medical Center
7.7 miles awayKauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
24.6 miles awayPharmacies
Longs Drugs
2.1 miles awayKuhio Medical Center
8.0 miles awayFoodland Pharmacy
13.7 miles awayLongs Pharmacy
21.6 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Kapaa
0.2 miles awayKapaa New Park
0.7 miles awayKapaa Beach Park
0.7 miles awayWaipouli Park
1.2 miles awayNounou Forest Reserve
2.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Kinipopo Shopping Center
2.8 miles awayHarbor Mall
9.0 miles awayAnchor Cove
9.1 miles awayNone Found
Restaurants
El Rey del Mar Food Truck
0.4 miles awaySams Ocean View Restaurant and bar
0.6 miles awayKountry Kitchen
0.7 miles awayBubba's
0.8 miles awayPaco's Tacos
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