Complaint Investigation

Kulana Malama

September 26, 2025 · Ewa Beach, HI · 91-1360 Karayan Street

Citations 1

CMS Rating 5/5

Beds 33

Provider ID 125057

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Kulana Malama

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Inspection Summary

Kulana Malama in EWA BEACH, HI — inspection on September 26, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Review of the facility policy Nursing Documentation in the Medical Record states Purpose: To provide a legal record of the nursing care that has been administered; to keep an accurate record of the resident's condition and course of stay; and to provide guidelines for documenting in the medical record.

Policy: Nursing staff are required to document care provided to the resident in the medical record and to use the documentation as a means of communication and coordination of care with other healthcare providers.

This includes Progress Notes, .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in EWA BEACH, HI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Kulana Malama or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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