Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 96727 · (808) 932-4100
Government - State · 66 certified beds
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 5 citations (the Hawaii average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 22, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 22, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 22, 2024 · F0600 · 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 22, 2024 · F0684 · 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.November 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.November 22, 2024 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 22, 2024 · F0600 · 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.May 31, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 5.51 | 4.97 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.60 | 1.75 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.34 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.28 | 2.88 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 56.9 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| 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
- Life Care Center of Kona Kailua Kona · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.