Honolulu County, Hawaii · Nursing home
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc
1 of 5 overall from CMS
347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.43 hours Below the state average of 4.97
- Nursing staff who left in a year 26.1% Below the state average of 36.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 59 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $98,421 3 fines
- Certified beds in use 70.3% of 187 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.
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc is a 187-bed nursing home in Honolulu, Hawaii (Honolulu County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.43 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Hawaii average of 4.97. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $98,421 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 187
- Residents per day (average)
- 131.4
- Certified since
- 1976 (50 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
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.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
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 Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 3 fines totaling $98,421 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 11 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jan 8, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Hawaii average is 9.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Hawaii average 3.7
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Hawaii average 3.0
- Staffing 4 of 5 Hawaii average 4.4
- Quality measures 4 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 3.43 h Hawaii average 4.97
- Nurse aides 1.67 h Hawaii average 2.88
- Licensed practical nurses 0.36 h Hawaii average 0.34
- Registered nurses 1.40 h Hawaii average 1.75
- All staff, weekends 2.97 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 turnover26.1%
- Hawaii average36.4%
- Registered nurse turnover25.6%
- Hawaii average31.5%
- Administrators who left0
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 | 26.6% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.6% | 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 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.6% | 96.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.5% | 20.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.5% | 9.1% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.3% | 95.4% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.1% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.0% | 11.9% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.55 | 1.09 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.01 | 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 | 81.2% | 82.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 49.5% | 84.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.8% | 19.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.9% | 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 59 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 13 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 12, 2026: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 39 | 1 |
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 (59)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 2, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 2, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 2, 2026)
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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.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 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 (Feb 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 4, 2025)
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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 (Mar 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)
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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 (Feb 7, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 29, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 29, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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 (Feb 16, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 16, 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 (Feb 16, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Feb 16, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 28, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 59.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Fine | $15,185 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Fine | $52,781 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Fine | $30,455 |
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
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc?
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc have?
Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc has 187 certified beds. It averages 131.4 residents per day, about 70.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc?
The home reports 3.43 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.40 hours from registered nurses. The Hawaii average is 4.97 hours and 1.75 hours from registered nurses.
Has Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $98,421 in the past three years.
Does Kuakini Geriatric Care, Inc 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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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 125026. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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