COVID‑19 Updates
April 16, 2020
Mahalo to Zeny Bayani for 35 Years of Dedication
Zenaida “Zeny” Bayani joined Hale Makua in 1985 and after 35 years, she is still going strong in her role as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Those that work with her describe her a...
April 07, 2020
Mahalo for the Community Support
Amid these difficult times, we are witnessing a powerful wave of support from our community. We have been receiving donations from all over, ranging from food and flowers to face masks. Employee...
April 03, 2020
Rehab Got Arinda Moving to the Beat
Arinda Onobay’s whole world changed when she suffered a stroke back in February. When she was admitted to Hale Makua for rehab, she was faced with many challenges. The stroke affe...
April 02, 2020
National Occupational Therapy Month
April is National Occupational Therapy month where we recognize the important role Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) have in our community. People who are reco...
April 01, 2020
Employees Become Licensed Nurses
Congratulations to employees Cristy Queja and Tatiana “Tati” Campos Maio who were both recently promoted to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Both Cristy and Tati have been working ...
March 27, 2020
Sunshine Orchids of Maui Brightens Our Days
A huge mahalo to Sunshine Orchids of Maui, LLC who donated 936 orchids valued at around $11,232 to Hale Makua residents and staff. Owners Darrell and Jackie Tanaka (pictured in the middle) tireless...
March 16, 2020
Residents Enjoy an Afternoon of Art and Cooking
Hale Makua offers many activities for our residents, including ones facilitated by dedicated volunteers and guests. One such individual is artist, Marie Calagna, who has conducted art therapy...
March 13, 2020
Robert Kerr Finds Inspiration During His Recovery
After receiving chemotherapy and experiencing several falls at home, Robert Kerr ended up in the hospital and then was later admitted to Hale Makua for rehab. Not only had he injured his leg ...
March 12, 2020
Trisha Akahi Obtains Certification for Care Homes by Hale Makua
When Care Homes by Hale Makua needed a new certified care home operator in 2019, employee Trisha Akahi agreed to step up to the plate to obtain the certification. As background, Trisha starte...
March 11, 2020
Celebrating National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
March is National Nutrition Month and March 11 is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist day. Our Clinical Dietitians keep our residents healthy by evaluating and assessing their individual pla...