Nursing homes › Hawaii › Hilo Benioff Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 · 8089323000 · 52 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a group operating 7 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 4.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $55,915 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.34 (Hawaii median: 4.62). RN hours: 1.44. Weekend total: 4.61. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2025-02-07 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-24 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-26 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELCHER, DANIEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2020 |
| BRINKMAN, DANIEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/02/2007 |
| FARIAS, CHAD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2021 |
| GOMEZ, LARA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| GRAY, JERRY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2017 |
| IGNACIO, JAY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2019 |
| KUROHARA, RANDALL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
| NUNOKAWA, CLARYSSE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| SAKO, DEANNA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2018 |
| SKRUCH, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2022 |
| SMITH, STEPHEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/24/2018 |
| WONG, YVONNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2022 |
| YAMANAKA, RAE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2016 |
| ZELKO-SCHLUETER, JENNIFER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| HO, BRENDA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2016 |
| HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/1996 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 125002. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.