Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
45-547 Plumeria Street · Honokaa, HI · 96727 · 8089324100
66 certified beds Government - State Chain: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125032 · certified since January 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.