Hawaii average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

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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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | HI Average | vs. HI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 37 | 25 | This facility has 48% more total deficiencies than a typical Hawaii nursing home (37 vs. HI avg 25).↑ 48% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9.3 | 6.3 | This facility has 48% more deficiencies per year than a typical Hawaii nursing home (9.3 vs. HI avg 6.3).↑ 48% worse |
The most recent inspection on November 15, 2024, identified deficiencies related to nursing care, including delayed response to a resident’s respiratory distress, as well as multiple issues involving resident dignity, care planning, medication administration, and food service sanitation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies in resident care, medication management, infection control, and safety, including a substantiated complaint in October 2023 about a mechanical lift malfunction that caused resident injury. Inspectors cited recurring themes of inadequate care planning, delayed or improper medical interventions, and lapses in maintaining a safe environment and proper medication practices. Complaint investigations were mostly substantiated when conducted, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history reflects ongoing challenges with compliance, with deficiencies continuing through the most recent survey.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHawaii average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Hawaii average 35.5
Hawaii average 8.23
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
38 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations.
Hawaii average: 0.1
Hawaii average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,767 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 19,406 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,761 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1,739 | 88 | 96% | 8.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,368 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 904 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 526 | 76 | 83% | 5.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 339 | 54 | 59% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 294 | 48 | 52% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 195 | 40 | 43% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 136 | 27 | 29% | 4.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 30, 2023 · $13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hilo's city center to Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is located in Hilo, Hawaii.
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The information below is reported by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance.
| 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 | 62.4% | -16% | 4.67 | -24% | +11% | $13.0k | 39 | 13.0 | 3 | 64 | 9 | East Hawaii State Veterans Home | $13.8M | $7.7M | 55.5% | 125058 | ||||
| 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 | 68.7% | -7% | 3.78 | -27% | -10% | $0 | 31 | 6.2 | 2 | 92 | 7 | Gail Kahookele | $17.5M | $8.2M | 46.5% | 125045 | ||||
| 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 | 81.7% | +10% | 3.38 | -16% | -20% | $0 | 40 | 8.0 | - | 222 | 11 | Lemapu Lemanua | $42.9M | $16.2M | 37.8% | 125040 |
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is in the Piʻihonua neighborhood of Hilo.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home's occupancy is 62.4%.
Yes — there are 11 photos of Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is located at 1180 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, United States.
(808) 961-1500 will put you in contact with the team at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Yes — Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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