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Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, 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 Veterans Memorial Hospital, in Waimea, Hawaii, is certified for 20 beds under government, state ownership and belongs to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Hawaii median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 105.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 39.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $35K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), close to the Hawaii median of 4.6; nursing staff turnover is 9.5%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kauai Co. median | Hawaii median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 23 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 105.0 | 33.6 | 39.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 9.5% | 29.5% | 32.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $34,588 | $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: 10 Sep 2024, 22 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: L ×1 G ×1 D ×11 E ×6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 5 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Sep 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2024 | Fine | $34,588 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Hawaii average. Turnover: nursing staff 9.5%, RNs 12.5%; — 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 | 28.1% | 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 | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.4% | 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: government, state. Chain: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1996 |
| Hawaii Health Systems Corporation | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20% | 07/01/1996 |
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 Care Center | Waimea | 53 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 43.4 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Kauai County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Hawaii median is 34 per facility.
Has Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $35K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Hawaii median of 4.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
It is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation chain. Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Sep 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Sep 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.