Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc
347 North Kuakini Street · Honolulu, HI · 96817 · 8085479357
187 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $52,781 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$52,781 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $83,236 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L January 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 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 October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2024
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 February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 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 February 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
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 February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2025 | Fine | $52,781 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $30,455 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125026 · certified since July 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.