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Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Hawaii

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 32 nursing homes in Hawaii using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in HI
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii. 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 Hawaii. 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: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii. 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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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.

CMS & HI Dept. of Health data

Good Samaritan Society – Pohai Nani
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Kaneohe
44
Facility 44
HI AVG 43
Rank #26 / 84
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #18 / 23
-5%
4.04
Facility 4.04
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #17 / 30
+73%-4%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
22
Facility 22
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #5 / 31
7.3
Facility 7.3
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #16 / 31
-35-
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 49
Rank #140 / 177
Beryl Muramatsu
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #11 / 27
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #11 / 27
53.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #14 / 27
125033
Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
PC
SNF
Honolulu (Kaimuki)
100
Facility 100
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 84
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #7 / 23
+7%
4.19
Facility 4.19
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #14 / 30
-71%0%
$32.1k
Facility $32.1k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #25 / 31
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #3 / 31
4.2
Facility 4.2
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #3 / 31
290-
11
Facility 11
HI AVG 49
Rank #152 / 177
The Maunalani Foundation
$18.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #10 / 27
$10.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #7 / 27
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #7 / 27
125013
Arcadia Retirement Residence
NH
ADC
HC
IL
SNF
Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus)
91
Facility 91
HI AVG 43
Rank #18 / 84
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #2 / 23
+11%
5.08
Facility 5.08
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #5 / 30
+26%+21%
$12.9k
Facility $12.9k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #21 / 31
36
Facility 36
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #17 / 31
9.0
Facility 9.0
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #24 / 31
285A+
86
Facility 86
HI AVG 49
Rank #27 / 177
Kathleen Yokouchi
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #13 / 27
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #10 / 27
51.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #13 / 27
125014
Pearl City Nursing Home
NH
PC
SNF
Pearl City (Lehua Avenue)
122
Facility 122
HI AVG 43
Rank #8 / 84
93.4%
Facility 93.4%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #3 / 23
+11%
4.08
Facility 4.08
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #15 / 30
-12%-3%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
41
Facility 41
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #21 / 31
6.8
Facility 6.8
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #11 / 31
-114-
73
Facility 73
HI AVG 49
Rank #44 / 177
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$12.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $12.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #19 / 27
$7.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $7.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #17 / 27
61.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 61.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #5 / 27
125043
Lanai Community Hospital
NH
SNF
Lanai City (7Th Street)
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 43
Rank #42 / 84
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #5 / 23
+9%- - --
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
21
Facility 21
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #3 / 31
7.0
Facility 7.0
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #14 / 31
-9-
58
Facility 58
HI AVG 49
Rank #68 / 177
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Oahu Care Facility
NH
SNF
Honolulu (Mccully - Moiliili)
82
Facility 82
HI AVG 43
Rank #19 / 84
71.6%
Facility 71.6%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #21 / 23
-15%
4.62
Facility 4.62
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #10 / 30
-30%+10%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #19 / 31
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #18 / 31
7.8
Facility 7.8
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #19 / 31
159-
93
Facility 93
HI AVG 49
Rank #19 / 177
Pacific Skilled Healthcare LLC
$8.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $8.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #23 / 27
$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $5.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #23 / 27
67%*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 67%*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #3 / 27
125042
15 Craigside
NH
ADC
AL
HC
IL
SNF
Honolulu (Nuuanu - Punchbowl)
45
Facility 45
HI AVG 43
Rank #25 / 84
98.9%
Facility 98.9%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #1 / 23
+18%
5.04
Facility 5.04
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #6 / 30
+1%+20%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
5
Facility 5
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #1 / 31
2.5
Facility 2.5
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #1 / 31
-45A+
50
Facility 50
HI AVG 49
Rank #85 / 177
Bree Komagome
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #25 / 27
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #22 / 27
67.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #1 / 27
125063
Hi’olani Assisted Living Center at Kahala Nui
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Honolulu (Waialae - Kahala)
20
Facility 20
HI AVG 43
Rank #39 / 84
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #13 / 23
+2%
5.36
Facility 5.36
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #3 / 30
+16%+28%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
24
Facility 24
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #9 / 31
8.0
Facility 8.0
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #20 / 31
-17-
71
Facility 71
HI AVG 49
Rank #46 / 177
Craig Courts
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #2 / 27
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #4 / 27
163.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 163.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #26 / 27
125055
Hilo Medical Center
NH
Hilo (Waianuenue Avenue)
52
Facility 52
HI AVG 43
Rank #22 / 84
--
4.84
Facility 4.84
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #7 / 30
+10%+15%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
23
Facility 23
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #8 / 31
7.7
Facility 7.7
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #18 / 31
155-
7
Facility 7
HI AVG 49
Rank #165 / 177
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Kula Hospital
NH
Kula (Keokea Place)
105
Facility 105
HI AVG 43
Rank #11 / 84
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #10 / 23
+5%
5.73
Facility 5.73
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #1 / 30
+20%+36%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
32
Facility 32
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #15 / 31
6.4
Facility 6.4
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #10 / 31
193-
25
Facility 25
HI AVG 49
Rank #127 / 177
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Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Hilo (Piʻihonua)
95
Facility 95
HI AVG 43
Rank #16 / 84
68.1%
Facility 68.1%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #22 / 23
-19%
4.67
Facility 4.67
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #9 / 30
-24%+11%
$13.0k
Facility $13.0k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #22 / 31
39
Facility 39
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #18 / 31
13.0
Facility 13.0
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #30 / 31
365-
9
Facility 9
HI AVG 49
Rank #157 / 177
East Hawaii State Veterans Home
$12.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #16 / 27
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #16 / 27
61.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 61.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #8 / 27
125058
Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Kaneohe
141
Facility 141
HI AVG 43
Rank #7 / 84
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #20 / 23
-14%
4.36
Facility 4.36
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #13 / 30
+20%+4%
$36.3k
Facility $36.3k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #26 / 31
41
Facility 41
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #21 / 31
6.8
Facility 6.8
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #11 / 31
1102A+
58
Facility 58
HI AVG 49
Rank #68 / 177
Aloha Management Company Inc
$21.2MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 08/2024
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #7 / 27
$8.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 08/2024
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #13 / 27
41.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #23 / 27
125038
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
NH
ADC
MC
SNF
Hilo (Kaumana)
100
Facility 100
HI AVG 43
Rank #13 / 84
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #17 / 23
-5%
3.29
Facility 3.29
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #27 / 30
-24%-22%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
27
Facility 27
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #13 / 31
6.8
Facility 6.8
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #11 / 31
-80A+
7
Facility 7
HI AVG 49
Rank #165 / 177
Jennifer Pearce
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #14 / 27
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #19 / 27
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #24 / 27
125065
Pālolo Chinese Home
NH
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Palolo)
18
Facility 18
HI AVG 43
Rank #41 / 84
--
4.54
Facility 4.54
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #11 / 30
+47%+8%
$0
Facility $0
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #1 / 31
45
Facility 45
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #25 / 31
5.6
Facility 5.6
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #7 / 31
198A+
10
Facility 10
HI AVG 49
Rank #155 / 177
Palolo Chinese Home
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #8 / 27
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #9 / 27
66.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #19 / 27
125059
Kalākaua Gardens
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
49
Facility 49
HI AVG 43
Rank #23 / 84
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
HI AVG 84.1
Rank #14 / 23
+1%
0.37
Facility 0.37
HI AVG 4.20
Rank #30 / 30
-3%-91%
$55.7k
Facility $55.7k
HI AVG $43.4k
Rank #27 / 31
35
Facility 35
HI AVG 35.5
Rank #16 / 31
5.8
Facility 5.8
HI AVG 8.2
Rank #8 / 31
342-
98
Facility 98
HI AVG 49
Rank #3 / 177
1723 Kalakaua LLC
$21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $20.8M
Rank #9 / 27
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG $7.1M
Rank #8 / 27
44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
HI AVG 38.9%
Rank #18 / 27
125066
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Overview of Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

Conveniently located near Hilo Benioff Medical Center and Wailuku River State Park in Hilo, HI, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is a distinct community that offers veterans care. Featuring different levels of care, including skilled nursing, respite, and hospice care, the community strives to meet Veterans’ unique needs. Here, residents also enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a kind and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities and household chores 24/7.

Activities are carefully curated according to residents’ interests and strengths to maximize enjoyment and wellness. With delicious and well-balanced dining options, residents can rest assured of having the finest dining experience that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to enhance residents’ living experiences. Veterans ease their worries and receive the utmost care they deserve amidst the community’s friendly setting and welcoming spaces.

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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 Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Live comfortably in your golden years with Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a dependable community located in the peaceful neighborhood along Kaumana Drive, Hilo, HI, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. This 100-bed community strives to provide the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ special needs 24/7 to optimize comfort and independence. Residents keep their peace of mind within the community specially crafted and sophisticated accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment.

Fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are also conducted, promoting an active lifestyle. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delicious and well-balanced dining options are served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community’s wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities create the perfect setting for a quick recovery and blissful retirement.

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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 Kalākaua Gardens

Kalākaua Gardens, located in Honolulu, HI, is a senior living community primarily offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Their independent living option provides residents with studio-style and one bedroom accommodations featuring emergency alert systems, and personalized climate control. All utilities are also already covered except for telephone, and in room wifi and cable services are also available.

This senior living community’s amenities provides residents with so many things to enjoy; from their chef-prepared meals in a restaurant style dining room, to their housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation. Additionally, the residents may also participate in fitness classes as well as social and cultural outings, providing opportunities to create new relationships in their retirement years, as well as memories to look back on.

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Hale Anuenue Restorative Care

Kaumana Springs Wilderness, 1333 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Overview of Hale Anuenue Restorative Care

Experience a better quality of life with Hale Anuenue Restorative Care, an putstanding community surrounded by delightful local amenities in Waianuenue Avenue, HIlo, HI, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly qualified team provides exceptional care around the clock to optimize comfort and safety. As a member of Life Care Centers of America, the community promotes a cozy and nurturing environment so residents can thrive and live up to their potential.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community strives to satisfy residents’ leisure and wellness with engaging recreational activities and enriching programs. Residents enjoy fine dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its beautifully maintained grounds and purposely crafted amenities, residents make the most of their best years without worries.

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Overview of Liliha Healthcare Center

Liliha Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Honolulu, HI, that offers long-term care and rehabilitation. The community’s supportive and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting where older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapy services, residents receive the utmost attention and care. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to help residents live to their potential.

Light exercises and social events ensure residents stay active and have fun. Residents can also rest and move around without worries, as spacious rooms and accessible communal areas are available. Kuakini Medical Center, bus stops, and parks also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. With its comprehensive services and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is an ideal choice for senior living in Hawaii.

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Overview of Avalon Care Center – Honolulu

For the past three decades, Avalon Health Care in Honolulu has been showing an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch healthcare services. It has been a source of solace and comfort to patients and residents alike. With a wide array of programs that cater to different needs, including Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Senior Living, Independent Living, and Healthcare, Avalon Health Care has proven to be a reliable partner in health and wellness.
Their services are exceptional, ranging from skilled nursing and assisted living to hospice/home health, therapy services, physicians/medical providers, and care coordination services. This comprehensive approach to healthcare ensures that patients and residents receive the best possible care and assistance with daily living. In Hawaii’s serene and calming environment, Avalon Health Care’s compassionate and dedicated team of healthcare professionals have made it their life’s work to provide excellent care while preserving the dignity and independence of their patients and residents.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Hilo

Age with dignity with at Life Care Center of Hilo, an exceptional community situated near Ahualani Park and Ainaola Park in Hilo, HI, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Purposely designed and spacious accommodations are available in a warm and nurtuiring environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively with a robust calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, highlighting their interests and strengths. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served for residents to enjoy a satisfactory dining experience that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to recover quickly and live up to their potential.

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Overview of Hale Malamalama

Beautifully set near Kuli’ou Beach Park and Maunalua Bay Beach Park in Summer Street, Honolulu, HI, Hale Malamalama ICF is a blissful haven that offers iskilled nursing and hospice services. With its purposely designed and welcoming accommodations, the community strives to provide exceptional care around the clock for up to 41 residents to ensure comfort and safety. Founded in 1957, the community continuously promotes a warm and nurturing environment for residents to thrive and live up to their potential.

Prioritzing holistic wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, highlighting their interests and capabilities. Freshly prepared meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is Medicaid and Medicare approved, ensuring up-to-standard care without financial constraints. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their best years with the community’s exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Hawaii

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 32 nursing homes in Hawaii. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Hawaii?

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 Hawaii, 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 Hawaii?

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.