Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Kailua Kona, Hawaii
0 of 1 nursing homes in Kailua Kona (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Hawaii statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
94
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$27,612 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
54 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, is poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that the top-rated LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA has a 3-star rating and is subject to $27,612 in fines, indicating potential concerns about care quality.
The other 1 Kailua Kona facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $27K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $27,612
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Kailua Kona Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Kailua Kona's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Kailua Kona facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Kailua Kona avg is 54 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Kailua Kona facilities average 44.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Kailua Kona at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- $27K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $27K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.0
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 44.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Kailua Kona, HI are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Kailua Kona (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Kailua Kona?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Kailua Kona has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Kailua Kona "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Kailua Kona?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.