Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc
Honolulu, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125026) · 187 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $98,421
Phone: (808) 547-9357 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kuakini Geriatric Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Kuakini Geriatric Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.1%.
Kuakini Geriatric Care has 3 federal fines on record totaling $98,421.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as at risk for persistent quality issues and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Honolulu, Hawaii, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1976. It maintains 187 certified beds with an average daily census of 131.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kuakini Geriatric Care holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its Health Inspection Rating is also 1 out of 5. The facility's Quality Measure Rating is 4 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.1%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $98,421.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating it has been identified by CMS as at risk of being placed into the Special Focus program due to a pattern of serious quality issues; facilities in or nearing this designation undergo more frequent inspections than typical nursing homes. There is no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile reflects data as published by CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kuakini Geriatric Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.40 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 26.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $98,421.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon indicated in the data, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is identified as at risk of persistent quality problems and subject to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 187 certified beds and an average daily census of 131.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating, a Health Inspection rating, a Staffing rating, and a Quality Measure rating; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 808-547-9357 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 808-547-9357 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125026?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.