Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waimea, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125021) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,588
Phone: (808) 338-9431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital reports 4.85 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a 9.5% nursing staff turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
CMS records show one federal fine totaling $34,588.00 for Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and zero payment denials. This facility is also designated by CMS as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is under increased inspection scrutiny for persistent underperformance.
About this facility
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a government (State of Hawaii) owned nursing home in Waimea, Kauai County, HI, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1973. The facility has 20 certified beds with an average of 20.0 residents, indicating it typically operates at full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its component ratings are mixed: a Health Inspection rating of 1 star, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.8475 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.84056 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 9.5%.
CMS records show one federal fine totaling $34,588.00 and zero payment denials for this facility. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased CMS inspection scrutiny; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital 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 in ownership in the past 12 months. This information is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.8475 hours per resident per day, including 1.84056 RN hours, with a 9.5% turnover rate and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records one fine totaling $34,588.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 20 certified beds and an average of 20.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Hawaii (Government - State) and is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain, which includes 7 facilities averaging 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 11, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 8083389431 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8083389431 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125021?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.