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HomeHawaiiLife Care Center of Hilo

Life Care Center of Hilo

944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI 967208089599151
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
252
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 252 certified beds with an average of 219.8 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 11 deficiencies (inspected Dec 1, 2023)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.65 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 32.6%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Hilo is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hilo, Hawaii with 252 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored at average compared to Hawaii facilities.

Beds
252
Avg Residents/Day
219.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Hawaii
Last Inspection
Dec 1, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
2

Deficiency Citations (40)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: 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: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: 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: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0575Potential for Harm

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: 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: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: 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: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 10 more deficiencies

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 Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.98 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.65 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.6%
RN Turnover
26.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SAK JR LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%Jun 14, 1999
SBK LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%Jun 14, 1999
KELLETT, STILES5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual25%Jun 14, 1999
SAK JR LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 14, 1999
SBK LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 14, 1999
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 1994
LEMANUA, LEMAPUW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 20, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Hilo?▾
Life Care Center of Hilo has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Life Care Center of Hilo had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Hilo had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 1, 2023). The facility has no fines on record. It also has 2 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Hilo?▾
Life Care Center of Hilo provides 3.65 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, 0.48 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Hilo have?▾
Life Care Center of Hilo has 252 certified beds with an average of 219.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Hilo?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Hilo, Hawaii with an average rating of 3.2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Hilo nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →