Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the process to admit someone to Hale Makua?
A. Please click here to view our admission process.
Q. Does insurance cover my stay at Hale Makua?
A. Hale Makua’s facilities are Medicare and Medicaid certified. We also accept HMSA plans, Kaiser Permanente plans, and most private insurance companies, including HMO’s. We are happy to help you with private insurance billing and with application for payment assistance.
Q. Will Medicaid pay for my long-term care? How do I apply?
A. Please click here for more information regarding Medicaid.
Q. Is there a waiting list for Hale Makua?
A. We do not technically have a wait list where the first person on the list is the first person admitted. At times, we have more admission referrals than space available. All referrals are reviewed by nursing staff for medical appropriateness, and we admit those who are most appropriate for the particular bed that is available. For example, a female and a male will not be placed in the same room.
Q. What does it cost?
A. Rates vary according to program. Please click here to view specific programs and their current rates.
Q. What kind of activities does Hale Makua provide?
A. The Activity Department staff believes that each resident’s psycho-social, social, spiritual, community, creative, and recreational needs should be met in an atmosphere of caring, compassion, and fun. A variety of programs are offered, including:
- Ethnic/cultural entertainment
- Community outings, including shopping and restaurants
- Table games
- Cooking sessions
- Educational workshops
- Poetry groups
- Arts and crafts
- Painting lessons
- Daily exercise
- Religious services
- Pet visits
- Sing-alongs and karaoke
- Ceramics
Hale Makua staff work with clients and their families to provide for individual activity needs.