Nursing homes › Hawaii › Life Care Center of Hilo
944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 · 8089599151 · 252 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.79 (Hawaii median: 4.62). RN hours: 0.99. Weekend total: 3.24. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 41 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2023-12-01 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | 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 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| 2023-12-01 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Fine | $13,065 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAK JR LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 06/14/1999 |
| SBK LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 06/14/1999 |
| KELLETT, STILES | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 06/14/1999 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/1994 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 125040. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.