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YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME

1180 WAIANUENUE AVENUE, HILO, HI 96720
Score: 61 / 100

With a score of 61 out of 100, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home 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 levels at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home exceed national averages, with 4.99 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.07 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. 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 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.99 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.42 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.66 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.11 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Nov 14, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 39 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0847 Severity E
    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
    Nov 14, 2024 · Administration 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 14, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Nov 14, 2024 · Resident Rights 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
    Nov 14, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 14, 2024 · 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 3.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 15.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,049

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
95
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10