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Total health inspections
6
State average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Kalākaua Gardens
Independent Living Home
Kalākaua Gardens
Independent Living Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
236
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Medicaid
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 days
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$24.6M
Operating loss
-$1.3M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$24,589,867.00
Operating loss
$-1,339,686.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$25.9M
Walk Score: 98 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living Facility
License Expiration
September 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
21-ALF
Island:
Oahu
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Suites
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Parking Available
Security Systems
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Kalākaua Gardens
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In Hawaii, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance performs regular inspections and unannounced surveys to verify that healthcare facilities maintain high standards of resident care.
Latest inspection
Date:June 25, 2025
Type:Annual Inspection
25 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Memory Care around Honolulu
The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.
Kalākaua Gardens
-39%
-91%
-4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
236
No
-
98
1723 KALAKAUA LLC
71.4%
$23,899,595.00
$7,973,231.00
33.4%
45.30
0.3703
3
35
3
-39%-91%-4%Studio / 1 Bed
Arcadia Retirement Residence
+27%
+21%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus)
91
No
A+
86
YOKOUCHI, KATHLEEN
84.3%
$14,756,093.00
$5,857,210.00
39.7%
86.20
5.0785
2
36
2
+27%+21%+14%Private Suites
King Lunalilo Trust
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
RC
Respite Care
Honolulu (Hawaii Kai)
40
No
-
48
Keolamaikalani Dean, CEO
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Suites
Aiea Heights Senior Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Aiea
22
No
A+
21
Satoru Izutsu
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Suites
Furukawa Living Treasure
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Honolulu (Kalihi - Palama)
-
No
-
81
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Suites
Kalākaua Gardens
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Honolulu (Ala Moana)
Bed Count:
236
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
1723 KALAKAUA LLC
CCN:
125066
Occupancy:
71.4%
Home Revenue:
$23,899,595.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,973,231.00
Payroll %:
33.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
45.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
0.3703
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-39%
-39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-91%
-91%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed
Arcadia Retirement Residence
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Honolulu (Makiki/Lower/ Punchbowl/Tantalus)
Bed Count:
91
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
YOKOUCHI, KATHLEEN
CCN:
125014
Occupancy:
84.3%
Home Revenue:
$14,756,093.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,857,210.00
Payroll %:
39.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
86.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.0785
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
36
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+27%
+27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Bed Options:
Private Suites
Places of interest near Kalākaua Gardens
2.6 miles from city center — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Kapiu02bbolani Medical Center for Women & Children)
1723 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
24
Total Staff
0
Employees
24
Contractors
3,678
Total Hours (Quarter)
6
Avg Staff/Day
6.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 11.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 7.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 2 | 5.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
1.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
7 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
100%
of total hours from contractors
3,678 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Registered Nurse: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 0 | 3 | 3 | 770 | 49 | 54% | 11.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 667 | 67 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 440 | 60 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 415 | 67 | 74% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 406 | 67 | 74% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 316 | 58 | 64% | 5.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 0 | 2 | 2 | 292 | 36 | 40% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 168 | 33 | 36% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 157 | 38 | 42% | 4.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 39 | 43% | 1.2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Citations per inspection
5.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.1
Serious Health citations
3
3
200% worse than State averageState average: 1
0 critical citations
3 serious citations
32 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jan 17, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
47
Total Residents
Medicare
17
(36.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
3
(6.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
27
(57.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
34% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
34.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
34.2
71% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 20.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
37.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
37.7%
114% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 17.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.7%
67% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 18.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.1%
188% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 2.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
78% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 3.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%
47% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 2.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
10% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 4.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.9%
234% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.5%
46% better than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
61.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
61.4%
36% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 96.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.9%
11% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 95.4%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.8%
19% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 83.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
29% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
73.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
73.5%
13% worse than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 84.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and 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 amount
$61K
60% higher than Hawaii averageHawaii average: $38K
Number of fines
3
97% more fines than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Hawaii averageHawaii average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$61K
Hawaii average
$38K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 17, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 17, 2025
$56K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 13, 2023
$2K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 23, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 23, 2023
$3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Kalākaua Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
71.4%
↓ 3.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,339,686
↓ ~$906K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10,591,443
↑ ~$629K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.6%
↓ 3.7pp vs 2022
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