Kauai Care Center
Waimea, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125061) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (808) 338-1681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kauai Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Kauai Care Center reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Kauai Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kauai Care Center is a 53-bed skilled nursing facility in Waimea, Hawaii, with an average of 46.8 residents. The facility is a for-profit operation under individual ownership, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on August 8, 2011, and it continues to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kauai Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.03 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Kauai Care Center is part of the Regency Pacific Management chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kauai Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Kauai Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a 45.5% nursing turnover rate, earning a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kauai Care Center has 53 certified beds and an average daily population of 46.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Regency Pacific Management chain, which operates 27 facilities with an average rating of 3.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on August 8, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Kauai Care Center scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8083381681 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 8083381681 for details and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125061?state=HI.
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.