Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, HI
Also known as Samuel Mahelona Medical Center
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Kapaa, Kauai County, Hawaii. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (state government). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 14 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Wilcox Memorial Hospital, about 7.7 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
22.08763, -159.31409
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital located?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital is at 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746 in Kauai County.
Does Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 61 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Hawaii trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (808) 822-4961.
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