Life Care Center of Hilo

Nursing Home in Hilo

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Hilo

Nursing Home in Hilo

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Life Care Center of Hilo accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

(808) 959-9151

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5 ▼ 0.4 Hawaii average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5 ▼ 0.9 Hawaii average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5 ■ Avg Hawaii average: 4.0/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5 ▲ 0.8 Hawaii average: 4.2/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Hawaii state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 22nd out of 25 homes in Hawaii.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 23m per day
Rank #22 / 25Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 25 homes in Hawaii.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Hawaii average, with a ranking across 25 Hawaii SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Hawaii avg (4h 12m per day)
vs Hawaii avg
-20%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +38% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 59m per day ▼ 40% State avg: 1h 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 29m per day ▲ 38% State avg: 21m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 11m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 44m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 4m per day ▼ 27% State avg: 4h 11m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 6m per day ▲ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 41m per day ▼ 45% State avg: 1h 14m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Hawaii average: 74.2%
Occupancy rate 81.7% Rank #13 / 24Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 24 homes in Hawaii.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Hawaii average, with its statewide rank out of 24. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 179 days
Occupancy rate
81.7% Rank #13 / 24Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 24 homes in Hawaii.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Hawaii average, with its statewide rank out of 24. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
179 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$42.9M
Profit
$6.5M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$42.9M Rank #4 / 24Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 24 homes in Hawaii.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Hawaii SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$6.5M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #6 / 24Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 24 homes in Hawaii.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Hawaii average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$12.1M
28.2% of revenue Rank #19 / 24Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 24 homes in Hawaii.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Hawaii average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$24.3M
Total costs $36.4M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #23 / 27Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 27 homes in Hawaii.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Hawaii SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Awards

AwardsBest Nursing Home

License Details

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Life Care Center of Hilo

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Hawaii average 4.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
40 Rank #15 / 26Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 26 homes in Hawaii.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Hawaii state average, with a ranking across all 26 HI SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Hawaii average 35.5

Citations per inspection
8 Rank #16 / 26Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 26 homes in Hawaii.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Hawaii mean across 26 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Hawaii average 8.23


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

36 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 0.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1

0 critical citations More info Hawaii average: 0.1

0 serious citations More info Hawaii average: 1

39 moderate citations More info Hawaii average: 34.2

1 minor citation More info Hawaii average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 01, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Dec 01, 2023
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Dec 01, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 01, 2023
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
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QUEST Integration

Hawaii Medicaid QUEST Integration

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High cost of living adjustments.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Nursing home Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

Kupuna Care

Hawaii Kupuna Care

Age 60+
General Hawaii resident, unable to perform 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
HI

Limited funding; island-specific delivery.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to Oahu (e.g., Maluhia in Honolulu); few providers.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Hawaii Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Hawaii SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Hawaii resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
HI

~800 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Hawaii NFCSP Respite Care

Age
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

Four county AAAs; prioritizes low-income.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/surviving spouse
General 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

Applies statewide; high demand due to veteran population.

Benefits
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

Age
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

Statewide; managed by DHS Social Services.

Benefits
Volunteers paid ~$4/hour for companionship (~20 hours/week); recipients get free support (~4-6 hours/week)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 224
Employees 214
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 0.99:1
40% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average ratio: 1.64:1

Avg staff/day 113
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 82,904
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 98
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2%

1,639 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant9809840,33391100%8.1
Registered Nurse3813914,36091100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse192218,55391100%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff110114,10491100%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,8437077%8.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician6172,1518897%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training130131,5558796%8.6
Physical Therapy Assistant4261,2847380%7.4
Dental Services Staff3031,1757279%8.1
Qualified Social Worker3141,0327279%6
Physical Therapy Aide2029087684%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist3038056369%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide3036806875%6.2
Other Physician0115517785%7.2
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015206571%8
Dietitian1014695965%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014435864%7.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant01163910%7
Medical Director0113433%11.2
98 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
39 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 77%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 97%
13 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 96%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 79%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 79%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 84%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 69%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 75%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 85%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 64%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 227
Medicare
11
4.8% of residents
Medicaid
176
77.5% of residents
Private pay or other
40
17.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.6
6% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.8
In line with Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Hawaii avg: 4.4 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.2%
9% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.3%
33% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 25.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 22.8%
24% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 18.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.6%
66% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 2.1%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.7%
55% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 3.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
63% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 2.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
35% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 4.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.9%
38% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.4%
13% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
In line with Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 96.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.40
70% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1.34

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.28
69% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 0.89

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Hawaii avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.9%
7% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 83.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
13% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.2%
10% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 84.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 8.8%
55% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 19.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 3.4%
69% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 10.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.2%
60% worse than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 81.2%
51% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 65.3%
29% better than Hawaii average

Hawaii average: 50.6%

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

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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