Kauai County, Hawaii · Nursing home
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
5 of 5 overall from CMS
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.85 hours Below the state average of 4.97
- Nursing staff who left in a year 9.5% Below the state average of 36.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 14 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $34,588 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 100.0% of 20 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a 20-bed nursing home in Waimea, Hawaii (Kauai County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.85 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Hawaii average of 4.97. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $34,588 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 20
- Residents per day (average)
- 20.0
- Certified since
- 1973 (53 yrs)
Non profit - Other Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (7 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $34,588 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident on weekends against 4.85 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 100.0% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Hawaii average 3.7
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Hawaii average 3.0
- Staffing 5 of 5 Hawaii average 4.4
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Hawaii average 4.3
The vertical line marks the Hawaii average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.85 h Hawaii average 4.97
- Nurse aides 2.73 h Hawaii average 2.88
- Licensed practical nurses 0.28 h Hawaii average 0.34
- Registered nurses 1.84 h Hawaii average 1.75
- All staff, weekends 4.30 h Hawaii average 4.41
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 13 hours. The vertical line marks the Hawaii average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover9.5%
- Hawaii average36.4%
- Registered nurse turnover12.5%
- Hawaii average31.5%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Hawaii and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.1% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 1.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.5% | 96.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.7% | 20.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.1% | 9.1% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.0% | 95.4% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 3.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.4% | 11.9% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.09 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 0.88 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 82.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 84.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Data missing or not submitted | 19.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Data missing or not submitted | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 10, 2024: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 4 | 4 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 4 | 0 |
Hawaii homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (14)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2026)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 2, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2024 | Fine | $34,588 |
Hawaii homes averaged 0.7 fines and $19,339 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Hawaii
- Size40 of 42 by certified beds
- Hawaii average residents per day81.9
- ChainHawaii Health Systems Corporation
- Chain average overall rating4.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Kauai County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital have?
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has 20 certified beds. It averages 20.0 residents per day, about 100.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
The home reports 4.85 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.84 hours from registered nurses. The Hawaii average is 4.97 hours and 1.75 hours from registered nurses.
Has Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $34,588 in the past three years.
Does Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Kauai County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 125021. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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