Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab is a Nursing Home in Hawaii

Islands Skilled Nursing and… is a Nursing Home in Hawaii

Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab

1205 Alexander St, Honolulu, HI 96826 View Map

Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab is a Nursing Home in Hawaii

Islands Skilled Nursing and… is a Nursing Home in Hawaii

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Overview of Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere where residents can enjoy and experience a vibrant lifestyle. The nursing home aims to encourage, enhance, and empower the lives of each resident by promoting the ‘aloha spirit’– balance of heart and mind in offering care and warmth. Islands is the leading respiratory and post-acute community that continues to enrich the holistic wellness of its residents to the highest standard of excellence. 
Islands offers a beautiful and cozy home that has cutting-edge technology that boosts up the recovery of an individual and keeps them safe. The short-term rehabilitative services proudly offer the exclusive Aegis program– a successful rehabilitation wellness program; its extensive training is supported by a well-trained staff.

+1 808-773-8700

Managed by Steve Nawahine

CEO, Administrator

Steve Nawahine, LNHA, CALA, serves as the CEO and Administrator of Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab. He leads the community with a focus on quality care and operational excellence, ensuring residents receive compassionate and professional support in a welcoming environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.16/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 42

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Hawaii average
Occupancy rate 83.7%
Residents per day (avg) 31
Occupancy rate
83.7%
Residents per day (avg)
31

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

18% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

27% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$13.6M
Profit
$318.5K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$13,582,401.00
Profit
$318,472.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
49.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.6M
Total costs $13.3M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 96 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 125067

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Leland Yagi, President/Administrator
Contact Islands Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.
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Address 1.9 miles from city center

Address 1205 Alexander St, Honolulu, HI 96826

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

94
Total Staff
92
Employees
2
Contractors
29,815
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse00 No
Certified Nursing Assistant278 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
50 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
26 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.8%
of total hours from contractors
537 contractor hours this quarter
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2702710,96891100%8
Qualified Activities Professional260268,20291100%8.8
Registered Nurse230236,79791100%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1128726369%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Speech Language Pathologist2025116673%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide3034815662%8
Qualified Social Worker1014376167%7.2
Dental Services Staff1014345156%8.5
Physical Therapy Assistant2023905864%6.7
Nurse Practitioner2021121415%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician303663134%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide011332426%1.4

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2023 – Apr 2025)

5
Inspections
64
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
12.8
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
63
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
15
23% of total
Quality of Life & Care
10
16% of total
Pharmacy Services
9
14% of total
Infection Control
5
8% of total
Administration
2
3% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
3% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 56
Complaint Investigations 8
Infection Control 2
State Comparison (HI)
Citations
64
Hawaii average: 35.5
Critical Citations
0
Hawaii average: 0.1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Apr 30, 2025 F AdministrationF0851 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 F EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 E Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Apr 30, 2025 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Jul 18, 2024 D Nursing ServicesF0713 Corrected
Jul 18, 2024 G Nursing ServicesF0726 Corrected
Jul 18, 2024 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Jul 18, 2024 D Resident RightsF0622 Corrected
Jul 18, 2024 D Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Jul 18, 2024 D Resident RightsF0626 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
May 16, 2024 F AdministrationF0838 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 16, 2024 F Nursing ServicesF0732 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E PharmacyF0756 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
May 16, 2024 E Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Resident RightsF0551 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Resident RightsF0582 Corrected
May 16, 2024 D Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Sep 06, 2023 D Infection ControlF0887 Corrected
May 25, 2023 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 25, 2023 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
May 25, 2023 D NutritionF0806 Corrected
May 25, 2023 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
May 25, 2023 E PharmacyF0756 Corrected
May 25, 2023 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
May 25, 2023 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
32 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (9.4%)
Medicaid 29 (90.6%)
Specialized Care Beds
42 Total Specialty Beds
100% of Bed Capacity
42
Ventilator Beds
100%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
4.2 Score
59% better than avg Hawaii avg: 10.2

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
4.4 Score
78% better than avg Hawaii avg: 20.0

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
8.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
4.0%
Depressive Symptoms
3.1%
Falls with Major Injury
0.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
7.2%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
0.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.2% 18% better than avg Hawaii: 83.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg Hawaii: 1.2%

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $89K Hawaii avg: $38K 136% worse than avg
Number of Fines 1 Hawaii avg: 1.5
Compared to Hawaii Average Facility: $89K | Hawaii Avg: $38K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (May 2024 - May 2024)

May 16, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$89K

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
QUEST Integration
Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • HI Specifics: High cost of living adjustments.
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Kupuna Care
Hawaii Kupuna Care
  • General: Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • HI Specifics: Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Hawaii Medicaid PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • HI Specifics: Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Hawaii Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • HI Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • HI Specifics: ~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • HI Specifics: Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
  • HI Specifics: Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Hawaii Senior Companion Program
Official government program page
  • General: Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
  • Income Limits (2025): Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
  • Asset Limits: Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
  • HI Specifics: Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
  • Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Hawaii Seniors

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

QUEST Integration

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • HI Specifics:
    High cost of living adjustments.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), nursing home, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
Hawaii Kupuna Care

Kupuna Care

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • HI Specifics:
    Limited funding; island-specific delivery.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Hawaii Medicaid PACE

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Hawaii resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • HI Specifics:
    Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Hawaii resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual, adjusted annually.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • HI Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • HI Specifics:
    ~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Hawaii resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • HI Specifics:
    Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($80/day), counseling.
Hawaii VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse, Hawaii resident, wartime service, need for aid with ADLs (A&A) or homebound status.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
  • HI Specifics:
    Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Hawaii Senior Companion Program

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Volunteers: 55+, low-income, Hawaii resident, able to work 20 hours/week. Recipients: Frail elders needing companionship.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Volunteers: ~$24,980/year (200% FPL); recipients: no limit.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified for volunteers; need-based for recipients.
  • HI Specifics:
    Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week).
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