Nursing homes › Hawaii › Life Care Center of Kona
78-6957 Kamehameha III Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 · 8083222790 · 94 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: 3.77 (Hawaii median: 4.62). RN hours: 1.18. Weekend total: 3.29. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2024-09-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-06 |
| 2023-09-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | 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 | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | 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 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | 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 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-21 | 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 2023-10-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-21 | Fine | $27,612 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAY, LISA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 08/01/2020 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 01/01/2011 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/2001 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2020 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/2001 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/29/2001 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/28/2001 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 125052. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.