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HomeHawaiiKauai Care Center

Kauai Care Center

9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 967968083381681WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(30 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
53
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Kauai Care Center 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
3/5
HI average
3.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
HI average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
HI average
4.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.03 hrs/day
HI average
4.99 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
HI average
1.76 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
45.5%
HI average
36.4%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 3/5 overall CMS rating is below the Hawaii average of 3.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.03 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.99.
Reported RN time is 0.66 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.76.
Staff turnover is 45.5%, higher than the Hawaii average of 36.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 14, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 5, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more 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
Kauai County 65+
15,557
21.2% of county
County Population
73,511
Kauai County

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

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Kauai Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waimea, Hawaii with 53 certified beds. It has been operating since 2011. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
53
Avg Residents/Day
46.8
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 8, 2011
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kauai
Last Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
68.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Apr 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0885Potential for Harm

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Survey: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 14, 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: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Apr 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Feb 23, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 23, 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 Aide2.76 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.5%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HORI-MOISES, BRANDICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2017
REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2010
BEDDOE, MARVINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2010

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Kauai Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Hawaii facilities
Kauai Care Center
Waimea, HICurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waimea, HI1,056 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $34,588
Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC
Koloa, HI11.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $16,350
Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lihue, HI19.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Kapaa, HI24.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pu'uwai 'o Makaha
Waianae, HI99.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $65,455
Ka Punawai Ola
Kapolei, HI109.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,343
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Kauai Care Center
Waimea, HI · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waimea, HI
1,056 ft2/51/55/5$34,588
Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC
Koloa, HI
11.7 mi4/53/55/5$16,350
Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lihue, HI
19.3 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Kapaa, HI
24.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Pu'uwai 'o Makaha
Waianae, HI
99.7 mi4/54/54/5$65,455
Ka Punawai Ola
Kapolei, HI
109.5 mi3/52/54/5$13,343

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 Kauai Care Center?▾
Kauai Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Kauai Care Center 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). Kauai Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Kauai Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Kauai Care Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 5, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Kauai Care Center?▾
Kauai Care Center provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 2.76 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.5%.
How many beds does Kauai Care Center have?▾
Kauai Care Center has 53 certified beds with an average of 46.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Regency Pacific Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Kauai Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Hawaii, including 1 in Waimea. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Kauai Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Kauai Care Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 30 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Regency Pacific Management

This chain operates 27 facilities. View all →