Poncethia R. Rambo’s
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Hilo, HI
Poncethia R. Rambo’s
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Hilo, HI
Surrounded by serene parks, including Machado Acres Park and Ainaola Park in Hilo, HI, Poinsettia R, Rambo’s is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. The community strives to accommodate up to five residents, providing top-notch care to optimize comfort and convenience. A respectful and highly trained team helps with daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to live a blissful retirement .
5-bed community Rank #49 / 87Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 87 homes in Hawaii. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Hawaii facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 17 / 100 Rank #144 / 178Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 178 homes in Hawaii. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Hawaii facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Hawaii that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeType I Expanded Adult Residential Care Home
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2026 Expired
License Number1476-C
Approved for WheelchairYes
IslandBig Island
Poncethia R. Rambo’s is legally operated by Poncethia Rambo.
Current Vacancies
Vacancy counts may overlap or be gender-specific depending on the community.
Current Vacancies
Vacancy counts may overlap or be gender-specific depending on the community.Male Residents
2 available
Female Residents
1 available
Ambulatory Type: Ambulatory
Diet Type: Special
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
10 deficiencies
3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Hawaii state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Hawaii state average
Overall vs. HI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Hawaii average:
• Total deficiencies (60% below)
• Deficiencies per year (60% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (48% below)
• Total inspections (25% below)
• Total deficiencies (60% below)
• Deficiencies per year (60% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (48% below)
• Total inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
November 21, 2024
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 25 | This facility has 60% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (10 vs. HI avg 25).↓ 60% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 2.5 | 6.3 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (2.5 vs. HI avg 6.3).↓ 60% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.3 | 6.3 | This facility has 48% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (3.3 vs. HI avg 6.3).↓ 48% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer total inspections than a typical Hawaii assisted living residence (3 vs. HI avg 4).↓ 25% better |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Poncethia R. Rambo’s
4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hilo's city center to Poncethia R. Rambo’s's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | MC ADC NH SNF | Hilo (Kaumana) | 100
Facility
100
HI AVG
43
Rank
#13 / 87 | No |
7
Facility
7
HI AVG
49
Rank
#166 / 178 | 10
Facility
10
HI AVG
19
Rank
#34 / 44 | A+ | - | 4
Facility
4
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#38 / 61 | 28
Facility
28
HI AVG
25
Rank
#39 / 61 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#38 / 61 |
| Poncethia R. Rambo’s | MC AL | Hilo | 5
Facility
5
HI AVG
43
Rank
#49 / 87 | No |
17
Facility
17
HI AVG
49
Rank
#144 / 178 | - | - | Poncethia Rambo | 3
Facility
3
HI AVG
3.3
Rank
#15 / 61 | 10
Facility
10
HI AVG
25
Rank
#18 / 61 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
HI AVG
6.3
Rank
#20 / 61 |
| Paranada #2 | MC AL | Hilo | - | No |
13
Facility
13
HI AVG
49
Rank
#151 / 178 | 44
Facility
44
HI AVG
19
Rank
#2 / 44 | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Hawaii
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poncethia R. Rambo’s
Who is the owner of Poncethia R. Rambo’s?
Poncethia R. Rambo’s is legally operated by Poncethia Rambo.
Is Poncethia R. Rambo’s in a walkable area?
Poncethia R. Rambo’s has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Poncethia R. Rambo’s?
According to state health department records, Poncethia R. Rambo’s's license number is 1476-C.
When does Poncethia R. Rambo’s's license expire?
According to state health department records, Poncethia R. Rambo’s's license expires on February 28, 2026.
How many beds does Poncethia R. Rambo’s have?
Poncethia R. Rambo’s has 5 beds.
Are there photos of Poncethia R. Rambo’s?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Poncethia R. Rambo’s in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Poncethia R. Rambo’s?
Poncethia R. Rambo’s is located at 1621 Nohoana Pl, Hilo, Hi 96720, Usa.
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