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Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc
347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
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.
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Honolulu, Hawaii, certified for 187 beds and caring for about 131 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Hawaii median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 9, 39 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 39.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $98K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), below the Hawaii median of 4.6; nursing staff turnover is 26.1%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Honolulu Co. median | Hawaii median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 59 | 37 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.6 | 42.5 | 39.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.1% | 34.6% | 32.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $98,421 | $8,278 | $8,018 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (27 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: 8 Jan 2025, 12 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 L ×1 G ×2 D ×39 E ×8 F ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | L | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 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 | Complaint investigation | 29 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 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 | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | J | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 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 | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 13 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | Fine | $15,185 | |
| 8 Jan 2025 | Fine | $52,781 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Fine | $30,455 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Hawaii average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.1%, RNs 25.6%; 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 | 26.6% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.5% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuakini Health System | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/07/1983 |
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 Honolulu County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Craigside | Honolulu | 45 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11.1 | — | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Hale Ola Kino By Arcadia | Hon | 32 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 75.0 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center | Kaneohe | 44 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 43.2 | — | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Hi'Olani Care Center At Kahala Nui | Honolulu | 20 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 120.0 | — | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Kulana Malama | Ewa Beach | 33 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 75.8 | $14K | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Leahi Hospital | Honolulu | 155 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 11.6 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Maluhia | Honolulu | 158 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 12.7 | $8K | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Honolulu | 100 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 | $32K | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 27 facilities in Honolulu County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc been cited for?
59 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Hawaii median is 34 per facility.
Has Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $98K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Hawaii median of 4.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kuakini Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Jan 2025.
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.