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KALAKAUA GARDENS

1723 KALAKAUA AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96826
Score: 54 / 100

CMS data shows Kalakaua Gardens earning a D grade with a score of 54/100, placing it below most facilities in Hawaii. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels at Kalakaua Gardens exceed national averages, with 4.74 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.80 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Kalakaua Gardens. 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 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.74 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.80 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.23 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.71 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.62 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.69 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Dec 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary 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.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Jan 16, 2025 · 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 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 0.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 33.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $55,692

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 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: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
49
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8