Kula Hospital has been closed since March flooding damaged the facility, forcing relocation of 105 long-term care patients to other Maui facilities or Oahu. The hospital’s future remains uncertain as safety concerns prevent reopening.
- March storms brought 50 inches of rain causing significant water damage to the five-story Kula Hospital building.
- All 105 long-term care patients and 9 specialized care patients were evacuated within a week after safety assessment.
- Patients were relocated to facilities in Kihei, Wailuku, Kahului, and some transferred to Oahu for appropriate care.
- A small medical clinic on the property remains open as it was largely unaffected by flooding.
- Families report difficulty maintaining regular contact with loved ones now housed on different islands.
Source: Hawaii Public Radio
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