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Nursing homes in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kauai County, Hawaii, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 333 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (28%). Inspectors recorded 124 health deficiencies over three cycles, 37.2 per 100 beds against 35.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $45K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Kauai County | Hawaii | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 43 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 28% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 37.2 | 35.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $45K | $810K | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lihue | 110 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 33.6 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Kapaa | 66 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 27.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC | Koloa | 84 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 29.8 | $11K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Kauai Care Center | Waimea | 53 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 43.4 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial HospitalSFF Candidate | Waimea | 20 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 105.0 | $35K | 10 Sep 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Government | 2 |
Chains present: Ohana Pacific Management Co. (2), Regency Pacific Management (1), Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Kauai County, Hawaii?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 333 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Kauai County have the highest CMS ratings?
Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (5 stars), Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC (4 stars)
How do Kauai County nursing homes compare with Hawaii?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 28% statewide; citations run at 37.2 per 100 beds against 35.2 statewide.