Ka Punawai Ola
Kapolei, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125051) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,673
Phone: (808) 674-9262 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ka Punawai Ola holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Ka Punawai Ola reports total nurse staffing of 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.6%.
Ka Punawai Ola has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,673.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Ka Punawai Ola is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kapolei, Hawaii, operated as a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally averaging a 3.4-star overall rating. The facility has been certified since July 2000, holds 120 certified beds, and reports an average daily census of 99.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ka Punawai Ola holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars. Component ratings are 2 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.02 per resident per day, including 1.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,673.00, with 0 payment denials of payment for new admissions. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey findings. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ka Punawai Ola has an overall rating of 3 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 34.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,673.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 99.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities averaging a 3.4-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 19, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars) for Ka Punawai Ola.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8086749262 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8086749262 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125051?state=HI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.