Kauai Care Center
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796 · (808) 338-1681
For profit - Individual · 53 certified beds
Kauai Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 9 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 April 5, 2024 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.April 5, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 5, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.April 5, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 5, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 5, 2024 · F0657 · 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.April 5, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 5, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.April 5, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.April 5, 2024 · F0921 · 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 the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.February 20, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 10, 2025 · F0550 · 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 | 4.03 | 4.97 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 1.75 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.34 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.76 | 2.88 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 53 |
| Average residents per day | 46.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Waimea · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Kapaa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC Koloa · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Lihue · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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