Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Hawaii
Key metrics for nursing homes in Hawaii including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Hawaii has a total of 42 active skilled nursing facilities with 4,204 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 1,440,196, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 342.58 persons in Hawaii.
There were 3,300 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 78.50%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Hawaii has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Hawaii and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 1.64 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.68 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.33 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.64 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Hawaii
COVID-19 Infections in Hawaii Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Hawaii there were a total of 8 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Hawaii.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Hawaii based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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15 Craigside 15 CRAIGSIDE PLACE HONOLULU, HI |
3.00
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Maluhia 1027 Hala Drive Honolulu, HI |
17.00
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Hale Makua - Wailuku 1540 LOWER MAIN STREET WAILUKU, HI |
20.00
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Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center 45-090 NAMOKU ST KANEOHE, HI |
21.00
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Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital 4800 KAWAIHAU ROAD KAPAA, HI |
24.00
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Lanai Community Hospital 628 7TH STREET LANAI CITY, HI |
27.00
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Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5113 MAUNALANI CIRCLE HONOLULU, HI |
28.00
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Hale Ola Kino By Arcadia 1314 KALAKAUA AVE SECOND FLOOR HON, HI |
30.00
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Leahi Hospital 3675 KILAUEA AVENUE HONOLULU, HI |
33.00
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Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing 45-547 PLUMERIA STREET HONOKAA, HI |
33.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Hawaii based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc 347 NORTH KUAKINI STREET HONOLULU, HI |
228.75
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Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 1677 PENSACOLA STREET HONOLULU, HI |
178.00
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Hale Malamalama 6163 SUMMER STREET HONOLULU, HI |
139.50
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The Care Center of Honolulu 1900 BACHELOT STREET HONOLULU, HI |
138.00
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Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital 4643 WAIMEA CANYON DRIVE WAIMEA, HI |
134.50
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Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 1205 Alexander Street Honolulu, HI |
112.00
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Ann Pearl Nursing Facility 45-181 WAIKALUA ROAD KANEOHE, HI |
108.25
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Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 563 KAUMANA DRIVE HILO, HI |
99.50
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Life Care Center of Kona 78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD KAILUA KONA, HI |
97.00
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Nuuanu Hale 2900 PALI HIGHWAY HONOLULU, HI |
94.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Hawaii Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Hawaii nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.60 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 4.50 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 4.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 12.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 13.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.70 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 81.70 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.68 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.33 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.64 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.97 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.64 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 4.10 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 1.23 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.09 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 37.50 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 34.20 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.30 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.50 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.73 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.18 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.71 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.70 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 20,921.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 16.37 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.01 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.09 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.20 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.27 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 1.99 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 96.03 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 11.32 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 82.78 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.03 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 22.05 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 8.60 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 95.45 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 84.71 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 3.63 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 17.59 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 19.39 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 9.91 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.26 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 0.86 | Lower |