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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.
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| Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi |
NH 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).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Hilo | 66
Facility
66
HI AVG
115
Rank
#23 / 94 | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
74.2% | - | 5.51
Facility
5.51
HI AVG
4.20
Rank
#2 / 32 | +13% | +31% | $17.1k
Facility
$17.1k
HI AVG
$43.4k
Rank
#24 / 33 | 15
Facility
15
HI AVG
35.5
Rank
#2 / 33 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
HI AVG
8.2
Rank
#2 / 33 | 1
Facility
1
HI AVG
1.2 | 61 | - |
48
Facility
48
HI AVG
47
Rank
#90 / 178 | - | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
$20.8M | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
$7.1M | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
38.9% | 125032 | ||||
| Hale Anuenue Restorative Care |
NH 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). | Hilo | 120
Facility
120
HI AVG
115
Rank
#10 / 94 |
68.7%
Facility
68.7%
HI AVG
74.2%
Rank
#18 / 27 | -7% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
HI AVG
4.20
Rank
#21 / 32 | -27% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
HI AVG
$43.4k
Rank
#1 / 33 | 31
Facility
31
HI AVG
35.5
Rank
#15 / 33 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
HI AVG
8.2
Rank
#11 / 33 | 2
Facility
2
HI AVG
1.2 | 92 | - |
7
Facility
7
HI AVG
47
Rank
#166 / 178 | Gail Kahookele | $17.5M
Facility
$17.5M
HI AVG
$20.8M
Rank
#15 / 28 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
HI AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#14 / 28 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
HI AVG
38.9%
Rank
#13 / 28 | 125045 | ||||
| Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home |
NH 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).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Hilo (Piʻihonua) | 95
Facility
95
HI AVG
115
Rank
#17 / 94 |
62.4%
Facility
62.4%
HI AVG
74.2%
Rank
#20 / 27 | -16% | 4.67
Facility
4.67
HI AVG
4.20
Rank
#11 / 32 | -24% | +11% | $13.0k
Facility
$13.0k
HI AVG
$43.4k
Rank
#19 / 33 | 39
Facility
39
HI AVG
35.5
Rank
#20 / 33 | 13.0
Facility
13.0
HI AVG
8.2
Rank
#32 / 33 | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
1.2 | 64 | - |
9
Facility
9
HI AVG
47
Rank
#158 / 178 | East Hawaii State Veterans Home | $13.8M
Facility
$13.8M
HI AVG
$20.8M
Rank
#19 / 28 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
HI AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#16 / 28 | 55.5%
Facility
55.5%
HI AVG
38.9%
Rank
#8 / 28 | 125058 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Hilo |
NH 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).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Hilo | 252
Facility
252
HI AVG
115
Rank
#3 / 94 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
HI AVG
74.2%
Rank
#12 / 27 | +10% | 3.38
Facility
3.38
HI AVG
4.20
Rank
#28 / 32 | -16% | -20% | $0
Facility
$0
HI AVG
$43.4k
Rank
#1 / 33 | 40
Facility
40
HI AVG
35.5
Rank
#22 / 33 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
HI AVG
8.2
Rank
#22 / 33 | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
1.2 | 222 | - |
11
Facility
11
HI AVG
47
Rank
#153 / 178 | Lemapu Lemanua | $42.9M
Facility
$42.9M
HI AVG
$20.8M
Rank
#4 / 28 | $16.2M
Facility
$16.2M
HI AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#3 / 28 | 37.8%
Facility
37.8%
HI AVG
38.9%
Rank
#21 / 28 | 125040 | ||||
| Hilo Medical Center |
NH 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).
AL 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. | Hilo (Waianuenue Avenue) | 52
Facility
52
HI AVG
115
Rank
#29 / 94 | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
74.2% | - | 4.84
Facility
4.84
HI AVG
4.20
Rank
#9 / 32 | +10% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
HI AVG
$43.4k
Rank
#1 / 33 | 23
Facility
23
HI AVG
35.5
Rank
#8 / 33 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
HI AVG
8.2
Rank
#20 / 33 | 1
Facility
1
HI AVG
1.2 | 52 | - |
7
Facility
7
HI AVG
47
Rank
#166 / 178 | - | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
$20.8M | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
$7.1M | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
38.9% | 125002 | ||||
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center |
NH 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).
AL 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. | Hilo (Kaumana) | 100
Facility
100
HI AVG
115
Rank
#14 / 94 |
77.8%
Facility
77.8%
HI AVG
74.2%
Rank
#14 / 27 | +5% | 3.29
Facility
3.29
HI AVG
4.20
Rank
#29 / 32 | -24% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
HI AVG
$43.4k
Rank
#1 / 33 | 27
Facility
27
HI AVG
35.5
Rank
#14 / 33 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
HI AVG
8.2
Rank
#13 / 33 | -
Facility
-
HI AVG
1.2 | 91 | A+ |
7
Facility
7
HI AVG
47
Rank
#166 / 178 | Jennifer Pearce | $18.5M
Facility
$18.5M
HI AVG
$20.8M
Rank
#14 / 28 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
HI AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#22 / 28 | 33.2%
Facility
33.2%
HI AVG
38.9%
Rank
#24 / 28 | 125065 |
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Hale Na Koa ‘O Hanakahi is an idyllic haven nestled near Lokahi Park and Botanical Garden at the University of Hawaii – Hilo on West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI, that offers independent living. Residents, especially those 62+, experience the best of their golden years with the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, designed for better comfort and safety. The community promotes a warm and friendly environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s ideal location near recreation sites and delightful amenities, making it easier to access their needs and wants. The community accommodates those with incomes ranging from 30% to 80% of the median income, maintaining their independence without financial constraints. Amenities include a lounge, a coffee bar, a multi-purpose room, and an exercise room, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed Apartments
Building Type: 2-story
Parking Available
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
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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 Hilo, 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 6 nursing homes in Hilo, HI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Hilo, 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 Hilo, 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 Hilo, 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.
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