Kalakaua Gardens
Honolulu, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125066) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $55,692
Phone: (808) 518-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kalakaua Gardens has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Kalakaua Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 5.78 hours per resident per day, including 2.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. CMS also reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 100.0% for this facility.
Kalakaua Gardens has 1 federal fine on record totaling $55,692.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Kalakaua Gardens is a for-profit (partnership-owned) nursing home in Honolulu, Hawaii, certified for 49 beds and averaging 38.5 residents per day. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since June 27, 2017.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kalakaua Gardens holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.78 hours per resident per day, including 2.04 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 100.0%, meaning CMS data indicates complete turnover of nursing staff over the reporting period.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $55,692.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Status designation are indicated in this dataset. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for Kalakaua Gardens; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kalakaua Gardens has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Kalakaua Gardens accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.78 hours per resident per day, including 2.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 100.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $55,692.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Status designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kalakaua Gardens is certified for 49 beds and averages 38.5 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned as a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Kalakaua Gardens has been certified since June 27, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings: Health Inspection (2 out of 5 here), Quality Measures (4 out of 5), and Staffing (4 out of 5).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8085182273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8085182273 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kalakaua Gardens' current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125066?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.