Honoka'A Hospital & Skilled Nursing
Honokaa, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125032) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (808) 932-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing reports 5.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data for this facility.
About this facility
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Honokaa, Hawaii, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1977. The facility is licensed for 66 beds and reports an average of 56.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.51 per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 5.51 per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and turnover of 24.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 66 beds and reports an average of 56.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity and is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain, which operates 7 facilities averaging 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8089324100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8089324100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125032?state=HI.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.