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Life Care Center of Hilo

944 West Kawailani Street · Hilo, HI 96720 · 252 certified beds

(808) 959-9151

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About Life Care Center of Hilo

Life Care Center of Hilo is a nursing home in Hilo, Hawaii. Its capacity is 252 beds, above the Hawaii County median of 95 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Life Care Centers of America. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on April 1, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.92 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

5.0

Staffing

5.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (41)

Records from October 2021 to April 2026.

  • April 1, 2026

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 1, 2026

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 1, 2026

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2025.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0847

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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 January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0550

    Honor 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 January 15, 2024.

  • December 1, 2023

    Tag F0584

    Honor 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 January 15, 2024.

  • November 18, 2022

    Tag F0655

    Create 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 January 2, 2023.

  • November 18, 2022

    Tag F0790

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 2, 2023.

  • November 18, 2022

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 2, 2023.

  • November 18, 2022

    Tag F0575

    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 2, 2023.

  • November 18, 2022

    Tag F0585

    Honor 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 2, 2023.

  • November 18, 2022

    Tag F0657

    Develop 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 January 2, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $13,065

  • April 1, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,065 against this nursing home on April 1, 2026.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.92 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.65 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain of 194 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.4 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 3.4 for staffing, 4.5 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.

Nursing Homes

Hawaii median$15,473/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Hilo.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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