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LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO

944 WEST KAWAILANI STREET, HILO, HI 96720
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, Life Care Center Of Hilo earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Hawaii nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Hilo location.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Hilo is near the national average, with 3.65 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Hilo. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.65 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.30 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.68 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Apr 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 39 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Nov 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Nov 30, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Nov 30, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Nov 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.3% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
252
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 30, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11