Life Care Center of Hilo
944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 959-9151
For profit - Corporation · 252 certified beds
Life Care Center of Hilo has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 5 citations (the Hawaii average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,492 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 2, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.July 2, 2026 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 2, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 2, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 2, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 2, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 1, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 1, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 1, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 1, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 1, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,492April 1, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Hawaii average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.79 | 4.97 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.99 | 1.75 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.88 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.3% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 252 |
| Average residents per day | 229.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center Hilo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Hilo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Hilo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Hilo · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing Honokaa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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