Life Care Center Of Hilo
Hilo, HI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 125040) · 252 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,492
Phone: (808) 959-9151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Hilo has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Hilo reports total nurse staffing of 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Life Care Center Of Hilo has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,492.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Hilo is a for-profit nursing home in Hilo, Hawaii (Hawaii County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1993. It maintains 252 certified beds with an average of 229.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56. The four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.79 per resident per day, including 0.99 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,492.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months for this facility, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data fields provided by CMS as of the most recent data update.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Hawaii state average of 3.56.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 30.3%, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,492.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 252 certified beds with an average of 229.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspection (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) for this facility.
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 8089599151 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; contact the facility at 8089599151 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/125040?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.