Ka Punawai Ola

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5

State avg 3.6

Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5

State avg 2.9

Staffing★★★★★ 4/5

State avg 4.4

Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

State avg 4.3

Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing: 4.02 (state 4.97 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN): 1.81 (state 1.75 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses: 0.29 (state 0.34 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides: 1.92 (state 2.88 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total: 3.54 (state 4.41 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover: 34.6 (state 36.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover: 12.5 (state 31.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left: 0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection: April 3, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle): 13.0 (state 10.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints: 5
Citations on record (3 years): 38 health · 1 fire safety · includes actual harm

Date	Citation	Severity	Status
2026-04-24	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2026-06-15
2026-04-24	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 · complaint inspection	G Actual harm	Corrected 2026-06-15
2026-04-24	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2026-06-15
2026-04-24	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 2026-06-15
2025-04-03	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 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-03	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2025-05-16
2024-04-26	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 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-04-26	Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	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 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-04-26	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-04-26	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2024-06-07
2023-05-05	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies	F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	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	E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	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 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	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	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	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 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. F0713 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09
2023-05-05	Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies	D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm	Corrected 2023-06-09

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,673 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-03-16	Fine	$8,673

Ownership & management

Name	Role	Since
Kellett Partners LP (organization)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 15%
Kellett, Stiles (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 29%
Kennedy, Deborah (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5%
Partee, Leslie (individual)	5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 7%
Leung, Albert (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reyes-Caday, Jenalyn (individual)	Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Leung, Albert (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reyes-Caday, Jenalyn (individual)	Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ka Punawai Ola?

Ka Punawai Ola has a 3-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 Ka Punawai Ola have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.

Has Ka Punawai Ola been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,673 in the last three years.

Who owns Ka Punawai Ola?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Ka Punawai Ola?

(808) 674-9262. The facility is located at 91-575 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707.

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