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LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA

78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Score: 58 / 100

With a score of 58 out of 100, Life Care Center Of Kona earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Hawaii nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Kailua Kona location.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Kona is near the national average, with 3.68 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Kona. 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 3.68 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.98 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.85 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
Sep 24, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 42 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0730 Severity F
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Sep 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Sep 24, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity E
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Sep 24, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 2.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 28.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 10.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 26.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $27,612

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 58 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)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14