Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 961-1500
Government - State · 95 certified beds
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 10 citations (the Hawaii average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,049 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 November 15, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.November 15, 2024 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 15, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.November 15, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.November 15, 2024 · F0623 · 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.November 15, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 15, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.November 15, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.November 15, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 15, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.November 15, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.November 15, 2024 · F0726 · 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.October 30, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,049October 30, 2023
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 | 4.64 | 4.97 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.12 | 1.75 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.34 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.03 | 2.88 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.3% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 95 |
| Average residents per day | 67.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Hilo Hilo · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center 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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