Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing

Nursing Home · Honokaa, HI

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number125032

Contact & location

45-547 Plumeria Street
Honokaa, HI 96727
Hawaii County
Phone
(808) 932-4100
ZIP code
96727 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
66
Residents per day
56.9 (86% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Honokaa Hospital & Skilled Nursing
Chain
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (7 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1977
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.51 (state 4.97 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.60 (state 1.75 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.62 (state 0.34 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.28 (state 2.88 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.73 (state 4.41 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
24.4 (state 36.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
32.1 (state 31.5 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 22, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 10.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-11-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-06
2024-11-22 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-11-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-06
2024-11-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-06
2024-11-22 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-06
2024-05-31 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-07-12
2023-12-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-08 Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-08 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-08 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-08 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2023-12-08 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-22
2022-10-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-29

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Belcher, Daniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Farias, Chad (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gomez, Lara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gray, Jerry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ho, Brenda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ignacio, Jay (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kurohara, Randall (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nunokawa, Clarysse (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sako, Deanna (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Skruch, Joseph (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Stephen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wong, Yvonne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Yamanaka, Rae (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Zelko-Schlueter, Jennifer (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Brinkman, Daniel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mackey, Denise (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Waltjen, Joni (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?

Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.6-star average in Hawaii.

How many beds does Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing have?

It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.

Has Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?

It is part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?

(808) 932-4100. The facility is located at 45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 96727.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.