Best Nursing Homes in Kailua, HI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 nursing homes in Kailua, HI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in HI
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the HI Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Hawaii average is: 64.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Avalon Care Center – Honolulu
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Kalihi Valley)
108
Facility 108
HI AVG 83
Rank #7 / 29
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
HI AVG 83.3%
Rank #5 / 22
+10%
4.05
Facility 4.05
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #19 / 26
A- +24%-4%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 26
41
Facility 41
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #18 / 26
10.3
Facility 10.3
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #22 / 26
-99A+
47
Facility 47
HI AVG 44
Rank #17 / 33
Avalon Of Hawaii LLC
$22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #4 / 20
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #6 / 20
48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #15 / 20
125020
Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
SNF
Honolulu (Kaimuki)
100
Facility 100
HI AVG 83
Rank #10 / 29
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
HI AVG 83.3%
Rank #10 / 22
+4%
5.05
Facility 5.05
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #10 / 26
A- -71%+20%
$32.1k
Facility $32.1k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #21 / 26
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #5 / 26
4.2
Facility 4.2
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #2 / 26
287-
11
Facility 11
HI AVG 44
Rank #25 / 33
The Maunalani Foundation
$18.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #7 / 20
$10.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #7 / 20
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #8 / 20
125013
Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Kaneohe
141
Facility 141
HI AVG 83
Rank #4 / 29
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
HI AVG 83.3%
Rank #20 / 22
-13%
4.58
Facility 4.58
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #14 / 26
B+ +20%+9%
$36.3k
Facility $36.3k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #22 / 26
40
Facility 40
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #17 / 26
6.7
Facility 6.7
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #11 / 26
1102A+
58
Facility 58
HI AVG 44
Rank #11 / 33
Aloha Management Company Inc
$21.2MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 08/2024
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #6 / 20
$8.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #10 / 20
41.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #20 / 20
125038
The Care Center of Honolulu
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Liliha - Kapalama)
182
Facility 182
HI AVG 83
Rank #3 / 29
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
HI AVG 83.3%
Rank #2 / 22
+13%
3.42
Facility 3.42
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #25 / 26
C+ -13%-19%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #14 / 26
56
Facility 56
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #24 / 26
9.3
Facility 9.3
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #21 / 26
1172A+
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 44
Rank #8 / 33
Suzanne Darley
$38.4MFiscal year ending 02/2024
Facility $38.4MFiscal year ending 02/2024
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #2 / 20
$18.2MFiscal year ending 02/2024
Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 02/2024
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #2 / 20
47.6%Fiscal year ending 02/2024
Facility 47.6%Fiscal year ending 02/2024
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #16 / 20
125019
Ann Pearl Rehab & Nursing
NH
ADC
MC
SNF
Kaneohe
104
Facility 104
HI AVG 83
Rank #9 / 29
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
HI AVG 83.3%
Rank #22 / 22
-33%
3.85
Facility 3.85
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #22 / 26
C- +13%-9%
$23.5k
Facility $23.5k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #20 / 26
46
Facility 46
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #21 / 26
6.6
Facility 6.6
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #10 / 26
358-
48
Facility 48
HI AVG 44
Rank #16 / 33
Rebecca Canon-Fratis
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #17 / 20
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #20 / 20
50.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #14 / 20
125048
Pālolo Chinese Home
NH
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Palolo)
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 83
Rank #27 / 29
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4.39
Facility 4.39
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #17 / 26
? +47%+4%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 26
48
Facility 48
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #22 / 26
6.0
Facility 6.0
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #6 / 26
197A+
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 44
Rank #27 / 33
Darlene Nakayama
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #10 / 20
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #8 / 20
66.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #4 / 20
125059
Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)
42
Facility 42
HI AVG 83
Rank #21 / 29
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
HI AVG 83.3%
Rank #9 / 22
+4%
2.79
Facility 2.79
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #26 / 26
D -12%-34%
$89.2k
Facility $89.2k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #25 / 26
56
Facility 56
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #24 / 26
11.2
Facility 11.2
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #24 / 26
136-
96
Facility 96
HI AVG 44
Rank #3 / 33
Pacific Healthcare Ventures LLC
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $17.9M
Rank #14 / 20
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $10.1M
Rank #13 / 20
61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 64.3%
Rank #5 / 20
125067

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other HI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 9 analyzed for Kailua. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Avalon Care Center – Honolulu

Avalon Care Center, Honolulu is a nursing home in Honolulu, HI, providing skilled nursing care, short term rehabilitation, and post acute care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, so the facility may suit someone who needs rehabilitation or post acute care with ongoing nursing support. The home has 108 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. On site therapy staff allow residents to receive rehabilitation at the facility rather than arranging therapy elsewhere, and an Avalon transportation network is also available. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover eligible short term skilled care, Medicaid may help when resources do not cover a longer stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

Contact Avalon Care Center – Honolulu

Overview of Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides an exemplary approach to skilled nursing; it has pioneered as the home for comprehensive rehabilitation and nursing. One of the longest continuum of care centers in Oahu, the long-term healthcare center gives attention to all levels of care, as well even the complex medical conditions. Maunlani Nursing Center boasts a comfortable and secure environment for a speedy recovery. 
The nursing home is rehabilitative and focuses on receiving results in the services they offer; services include 24-hour nursing available, physicians available, and therapists– all provided to ensure residents all receive their holistic wellness. Therapy services include speech, occupational, and physical that sustain and strengthen daily skills. 

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Overview of Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center

Experience exceptional care from Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center, an astounding community in Kaneohe, HI, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. The community also features different levels of care, including respite and hospice care, to ensure residents can age gracefully in place. Residents here are well cared for with a compassionate and highly trained team, attending to their needs 24/7.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents’ happiness and wellness are taken into consideration, conducting therapeutic recreation and stimulating programs. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious dining options are served to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking a wide range of care for their unique needs, especially with its dedicated services and nurturing setting.

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Overview of The Care Center of Honolulu

The Care Center of Honolulu offers respiratory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care; its atmosphere provides graceful living for short-term or long-term residents. The dedicated team of care staff assures residents of all kinds of living options that they receive supportive assistance for everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. The Care Center boasts its compassionate approach to an enhanced quality of life for all seniors. 
The Care Center offers a range of long-term and short-term rehabilitative services such as wound care, diagnostic radiology, dialysis, therapy (occupational, physical, speech), ventilator service– all being provided with 24-hour nursing. 

Contact The Care Center of Honolulu

Overview of Ann Pearl Rehab & Nursing

Spend your golden years with Ann Pearl Rehab & Nursing, an outstanding community surrounded by delightful local amenities on Waikalua Road, Kaneohe, HI, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and well-trained team provides the highest quality of care for their specific needs 24/7. As part of Ohana Pacific, this community consistently promotes a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to recover quickly and flourish.

Prioritizing residents’ holistic wellness, a full calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s welcoming setting and dedicated services make it an ideal place for those who looking for comprehensive care.

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Overview of Pālolo Chinese Home

Eighteen beds, more than 120 years in operation. Pālolo Chinese Home is one of the smaller nursing homes in Honolulu, and one of the oldest. Located at 2459 10th Ave in the Pālolo neighborhood, the single-story facility sits about 3.4 miles from the city center in a car-dependent area (Walk Score 10). The intimate scale is the defining physical fact here.

Care options span nursing home, assisted living, hospice, and respite care. The average resident stay runs 82 days, which puts this facility squarely in the transitional and short-term care range rather than long-haul residential placement. Private and semi-private rooms are the available configurations.

Staffing runs around the clock, with total nursing care at 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour and 23 minutes of that figure. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available on-site, consistent with the facility’s short average stay.

The service model reaches well beyond the building. Alongside residential care, Pālolo Chinese Home operates Senior Day Care, In-Home Services, Home Cleaning, Chore Services, Meals to Go, and an Older Adult Home Modification Program. Overnight Respite Care is available for families who need a temporary bridge. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Pālolo Chinese Home is a small, deeply rooted institution that has oriented itself toward community-based care as much as residential placement. Families working through a short-term recovery or exploring in-home support alongside nursing care will find more options here than the bed count alone suggests.

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Overview of Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Walker’s paradise is an unusual descriptor for a nursing home neighborhood, but Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab earns it: Walk Score 96, McCully – Moiliili, 1.9 miles from Honolulu’s city center, with Kapi’olani Medical Center 0.18 miles away. The physical context here is genuinely distinct from the car-dependent suburban settings that define most post-acute care in the country.

The clinical profile is post-acute in character. Forty-two beds, 32 current residents, 74.2% occupancy, 88-day average stay. Admission is open to adults 18 and older.

Short-term rehab, transitional care, and respiratory care are offered alongside standard rehabilitation services. A doctor is on staff, and nursing coverage runs around the clock.

The staffing breakdown: registered nurses at 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, nurse aides at 3 hours and 1 minute, LPNs at 4 minutes, totaling 3 hours and 10 minutes. The RN concentration is notable for a facility of this size.

Meals accommodate special and modified diets. An active resident council meets regularly. Mr. Leland Yagi is President/Administrator.

State inspections by Hawaii’s Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance, have surfaced recurring themes across medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, staffing and staff credentials, and resident rights and protections. Families evaluating this facility should review those areas with care.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For families navigating post-acute placement in urban Honolulu, the combination of specialized respiratory and transitional care programs, a walkable location, and proximity to a major medical center makes this a facility worth examining closely, alongside its inspection record.

Contact Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Overview of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center is a nursing home in Kaneohe, HI. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing oversight and help with daily needs, so the community may be a good fit for a resident whose health needs require that level of support.

Private rooms give each resident an individual room rather than shared accommodation. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families listed ways to cover nursing home care.

Named programs include Safe Shelter, Elder Justice, Trauma-Informed Care, Education, and Professional Resources. The community focuses on serving older adults and advancing public knowledge of elder abuse prevention, extending its work into education and prevention alongside residential care.

Contact Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center

Hale Ho Aloha

2670 Pacific Heights Rd, Honolulu, HI 96813
Overview of Hale Ho Aloha

The address alone tells you something: 2670 Pacific Heights Rd puts Hale Ho Aloha 1.4 miles from Honolulu’s city center and under a mile from St. Francis Medical Center, in the Nuuanu – Punchbowl neighborhood. The Walk Score is 3. Getting here, and getting anywhere from here, requires a car.

What the facility offers is nursing home care with 24-hour staffing, hospice, and respite stays in the same building. The clinical roster includes physicians, licensed nurses, a licensed social worker, and a restorative therapy team.

Daily care covers the full range of personal needs: bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting. Nurse call systems are in resident rooms, and WanderGuard monitoring is in place. The infrastructure is attentive to residents who need close oversight.

The common spaces are designed for daily life rather than programming: a dining room, gathering areas, seating spaces, and outdoor lanais. Meals draw on locally inspired cuisine. Volunteer opportunities are available for those who want them.

The structurally significant fact here is payment. Hale Ho Aloha is a state-licensed nursing home and does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification through the federal CMS framework. That means federal coverage pathways are not available at this facility; families need to plan around private pay from the outset. Administrator Bryce Sumida, DPT, OCS, NHA, leads operations.

What we find is a care-focused nursing home in a central Honolulu location, built for residents who need consistent clinical support and whose families are prepared to navigate private payment.

Contact Hale Ho Aloha

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Kailua at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kailua, HI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kailua, HI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Kailua, HI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Kailua, HI

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Hawaii?

Assisted living in Hawaii is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Hawaii Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Hawaii Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 9 nursing homes in Kailua, HI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Kailua, HI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Kailua, HI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Kailua, HI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.