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Kauai Care Center
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Kauai Care Center is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Waimea, Hawaii, certified for 53 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, below the Hawaii median of 4; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 10, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 43.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 39.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Hawaii median of 4.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.5%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kauai Co. median | Hawaii median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 23 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.4 | 33.6 | 39.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 29.5% | 32.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $8,018 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 43 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Hawaii average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Apr 2024, 14 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×7 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2023 |
| 23 Feb 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Feb 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
| 23 Feb 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Hawaii average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.5%, RNs 16.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Hawaii median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.1% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.4% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Regency Pacific Management (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Pacific Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kauai County
| 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 Veterans Memorial HospitalSFF Candidate | Waimea | 20 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 105.0 | $35K | 10 Sep 2024 |
All 5 facilities in Kauai County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kauai Care Center been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Hawaii median is 34 per facility.
Has Kauai Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kauai Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Hawaii median of 4.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kauai Care Center?
It is part of the Regency Pacific Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Regency Pacific Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kauai Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Apr 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.