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Nursing Home in Hilo

Hilo Medical Center

Nursing Home in Hilo

Hilo Medical Center

Overview of Hilo Medical Center

Hilo Medical Center is a trusted community located near Wailuku River State Park in Hilo, HI, offering medical and rehabilitation services. Residents do not have to worry about their unique needs with a compassionate and highly trained team providing exceptional care around the clock. The community also promotes a warm and nurturing environment for residents to feel at ease and recover quickly.

Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community also collaborates with top-rated organizations like East Hawaii Health for those who need behavioral health care. Residents here have the finest retirement experience with the community’s extensive amenities and wide range of care.

(808) 932-3000

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 29m per day 1h 38m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 38m per day 2h 44m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 5h 5m per day 4h 11m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 1h 3m per day 1h 14m per day 29m per day

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Hilo Medical Center

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Compare Nursing Homes around Hilo The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.

2 facilities compared · CMS & HI Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Hilo Medical Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.87
40% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1.34

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.27
43% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 0.89

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QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High cost of living adjustments.

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited funding; island-specific delivery.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Hawaii Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Hawaii Senior Companion Program

Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.

Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.

Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.

Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.

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