Kauai Care Center
9611 Waena Road · Waimea, HI · 96796 · 8083381681
53 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Regency Pacific Management
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 5, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2023
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2023
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected May 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 24, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 24, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 24, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125061 · certified since August 8, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.