Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Hilo, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125058) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,049
Phone: (808) 961-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars, with 3 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home reports 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.3%.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,049.00 and no payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is a government (state)-owned nursing facility in Hilo, Hawaii, certified for 95 beds with an average of 67.1 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since March 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 4.64 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,049.00, and no payment denials on record.
The facility 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.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status appears in the supplied data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 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 staffing is 4.64 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 60.3% nursing staff turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,049.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 95 beds with an average of 67.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Hawaii (government) and is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain, which includes 7 facilities averaging a 4.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 10, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8089611500 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 8089611500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125058?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.