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Kula Hospital Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Maui County

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CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer

CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Kula Hospital stood out as the second largest nursing home in Maui County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 105 beds available, 17 less than the average in Maui County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 94.8 residents during that period.

Kula Hospital boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.6 recorded for nursing homes in Hawaii.

During the quarter, Hale Makua - Kahului stood out as the largest nursing home in Maui County, with 252 beds available. Lanai Community Hospital came in third place, with 10 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Kula Hospital achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were four non-profit nursing homes in Maui County, Hawaii.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Nursing Homes in Maui County as of Q4 2023

RankNursing HomeOverall Rating
1Hale Makua - Kahului2
2Kula Hospital5
3Lanai Community Hospital5

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