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HomeHawaiiHonoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing

Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing

45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 967278089324100WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(5 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
66
certified

How Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing Compares in Hawaii

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
HI average
3.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
HI average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
HI average
4.5/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.51 hrs/day
HI average
4.99 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.60 hrs/day
HI average
1.76 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
24.4%
HI average
36.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Hawaii average of 3.7/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Hawaii average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.51 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.99.
Reported RN time is 1.60 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.76.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 8, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 22, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$14,600/mo
Hawaii median
Private Room
$17,533/mo
Hawaii median
Hawaii County 65+
44,910
22.2% of county
County Population
202,163
Hawaii County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Honokaa, Hawaii with 66 certified beds. It has been operating since 1977. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
56.9
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jan 1, 1977
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Hawaii
Last Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
33.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.28 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.60 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.51 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.73 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.4%
RN Turnover
32.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WALTJEN, JONIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 23, 2001
BELCHER, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2020
FARIAS, CHADCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2021
GOMEZ, LARACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
GRAY, JERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017
HO, BRENDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
IGNACIO, JAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2019
KUROHARA, RANDALLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
NUNOKAWA, CLARYSSECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
SAKO, DEANNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2018
SKRUCH, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 15, 2022
SMITH, STEPHENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2018
WONG, YVONNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
YAMANAKA, RAECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2016
ZELKO-SCHLUETER, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
BRINKMAN, DANIELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 22, 2015
MACKEY, DENISECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1996

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing and nearby alternatives.

All Hawaii facilities
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
Honokaa, HICurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Hilo, HI34.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,049
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Hilo, HI34.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care
Hilo, HI34.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Hilo, HI34.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $16,350
Life Care Center of Hilo
Hilo, HI36.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,065
Life Care Center of Kona
Kailua Kona, HI47.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $27,612
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
Honokaa, HI · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Hilo, HI
34.1 mi4/53/54/5$13,049
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Hilo, HI
34.1 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care
Hilo, HI
34.1 mi4/52/55/5None recorded
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Hilo, HI
34.8 mi1/51/53/5$16,350
Life Care Center of Hilo
Hilo, HI
36.8 mi3/52/54/5$13,065
Life Care Center of Kona
Kailua Kona, HI
47.7 mi3/52/54/5$27,612

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?▾
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Hawaii is $14,600/month for a semi-private room and $17,533/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing had any health inspection violations?▾
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 22, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?▾
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing provides 5.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 3.28 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.4%.
How many beds does Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing have?▾
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing has 66 certified beds with an average of 56.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned and is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Hawaii. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?▾
On Google Maps, Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation

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