Nursing Homes · Hilo, HI
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Avenue · Hilo, HI 96720 · 52 certified beds
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About Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is a nursing home in Hilo, Hawaii. Its capacity is 52 beds, below the Hawaii County median of 95 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 23 citations, the most recent on February 7, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.50 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Hilo. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (23)
Records from October 2022 to February 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
January 11, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2024.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2022.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
5.50 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 5.61 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.8 overall, 3.5 for health inspections, 5.0 for staffing, 4.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Hawaii.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Hilo.
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