Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796 · (808) 338-9431
Non profit - Other · 20 certified beds
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 4 citations (the Hawaii average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $34,588 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 27, 2026 found 4 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.February 27, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.February 27, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 27, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $34,588September 10, 2024
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 | 4.85 | 4.97 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.84 | 1.75 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.73 | 2.88 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 9.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 20 |
| Average residents per day | 20 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Kauai Care Center Waimea · ★★★★★ 3 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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