C

Kauai Care Center

9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796
Score: 67 / 100

With a score of 67 out of 100, Kauai Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Hawaii nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Waimea location.

Staffing at Kauai Care Center is near the national average, with 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Kauai Care Center. 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 3.99 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jul 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Apr 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 4, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity E
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Apr 4, 2024 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Apr 4, 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 1.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 67 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)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
53
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10