Life Care Center Of Kona
Kailua Kona, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125052) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,612
Phone: (808) 322-2790 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Kona has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Kona reports total nurse staffing of 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Life Care Center Of Kona has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,612.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Kona is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility has 94 certified beds and an average daily census of 60.2 residents. It has been federally certified since October 23, 2001, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 4, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.77, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,612.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is present.
Life Care Center Of Kona is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 out of 5.
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?
Life Care Center Of Kona has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 38.5%. CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,612.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 94 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 23, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8083222790 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8083222790 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125052?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.