CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waimea, Hawaii with 20 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jul 1, 1996 |
| HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 20% | Jul 1, 1996 |
| BARNES, WALTER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| KANEKOA, ERNEST | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2020 |
| NOGAMI-STREUFERT, GLENDA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2020 |
| OKADA-ASHER, DONNA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Dec 7, 2015 |
| RINTEL, THEODOR | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 13, 2023 |
| ROWLEY, DENNIS | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2023 |
| YUH, CHRISTOPHER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2024 |
| ASATO, CHRISTINE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2018 |
| SEGAWA, LANCE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2018 |
| ASATO, CHRISTINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2018 |
| FRANKLIN, NICHOLAS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 2022 |
| SEGAWA, LANCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2018 |
| FRANKLIN, NICHOLAS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2025 |
| SEGAWA, LANCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 30, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and nearby alternatives.
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