About Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, located in HILO, HI, is a government owned organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.98 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.98 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION network. This chain operates 6 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 44 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 50 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 17.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 4.7% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.3% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.1% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 17.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 88.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 62.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 17.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 91.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 84.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 17.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 11.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 1 complaint
- 2024: 1 complaint
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Nearby Hospitals
HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER
HILO, HI
HONOKA'A HOSPITAL AND SKILLED NURSING
HONOKAA, HI
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Ownership Structure
- HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- DANIEL BELCHER CORPORATE OFFICER
- DANIEL BRINKMAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- EDWARD CHU CORPORATE OFFICER
- EAST HAWAII STATE VETERANS HOME OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHAD FARIAS CORPORATE OFFICER
- LARA GOMEZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- JERRY GRAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- ALAN HASH CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JAY IGNACIO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHARLES KIRTON CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- RANDALL KUROHARA CORPORATE OFFICER
- CLARYSSE NUNOKAWA CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID PETTIJOHN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDA ROSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LINDA ROSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- DEANNA SAKO CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH SKRUCH CORPORATE OFFICER
- STEPHEN SMITH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANNE STUART CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- CAROL VANCAMP CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JONI WALTJEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- YVONNE WONG CORPORATE OFFICER
- JENNIFER ZELKO-SCHLUETER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home | N/A | 4 |
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | N/A | 3 |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | N/A | 4 |
| Life Care Center of Hilo | N/A | 3 |
| Hale Anuenue Restorative Care | N/A | 3 |
Related Analysis
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home directly at 8089611500. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.