15 Craigside, Honolulu
15 Craigside Place, Honolulu, HI 96817
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 45 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Hawaii · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes and Senior Care in Hawaii
How Do You Find Good Long-Term Care in Hawaii?
CMS Care Compare lists 43 certified nursing homes in Hawaii (data from August 2026); 23 are rated 4 or 5 stars overall, and the state average is 3.6 stars. Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA), State Licensing Section licenses assisted living under 4 license types, including "Assisted Living Facility". For help with a problem in a facility, contact the Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) at 586-7268 (Oahu).
- Nursing homes
- 43
- 4 or 5 stars overall
- 23
- 5 stars overall
- 15
- No fines or payment denials
- 21
- 28Antipsychotic use below the national median
Nursing Homes by City in Hawaii
Every Hawaii city with a CMS-certified nursing home. Homes in Hawaii average 5.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day; the national median is 3.7 hours.
| City | Nursing homes | Average overall stars | 4 or 5 stars | Nursing hours per resident per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Honolulu | 18 | 3.2 | 8 | 4.8 |
| Nursing homes in Hilo | 5 | 3.2 | 3 | 4.2 |
| Nursing homes in Kaneohe | 3 | 3.7 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Nursing homes in Kapolei | 2 | 3.0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Nursing homes in Waimea | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 4.4 |
| Nursing homes in Ewa Beach | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Nursing homes in Hon | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Nursing homes in Honokaa | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Nursing homes in Kahului | 1 | 3.0 | 0 | 4.9 |
| Nursing homes in Kailua Kona | 1 | 3.0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Nursing homes in Kapaa | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 6.1 |
| Nursing homes in Koloa | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Nursing homes in Kula | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | |
| Nursing homes in Lanai City | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 12.4 |
| Nursing homes in Lihue | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 4.1 |
| Nursing homes in Pearl City | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Nursing homes in Waianae | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Nursing homes in Wailuku | 1 | 5.0 | 1 | 4.6 |
5-Star Nursing Homes in Hawaii
Homes with CMS's top overall rating, ordered by inspection rating. See all highest-rated nursing homes in Hawaii.
Hale Makua - Wailuku, Wailuku
1540 Lower Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 90 beds
- Nonprofit
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center, Kaneohe
45-090 Namoku St, Kaneohe, HI 96744
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 44 beds
- Nonprofit
Maluhia, Honolulu
1027 Hala Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 158 beds
- Government-owned
Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lihue
3-3420 Kuhio Highway, Suite 300, Lihue, HI 96766
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 110 beds
- For-profit
Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia, Hon
1314 Kalakaua Ave Second Floor, Hon, HI 96826
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 32 beds
- For-profit
Assisted Living in Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA), State Licensing Section licenses assisted living in Hawaii. License types: Assisted Living Facility, Adult Residential Care Home (ARCH), Expanded ARCH (E-ARCH) and Community Care Foster Family Home.
Medicaid Long-Term Care in Hawaii
Hawaii's Medicaid program is Med-QUEST (QUEST Integration). For nursing home Medicaid (2026), the state lists an asset limit of $2,000 (HH-1, Aged, Blind or Disabled, Spenddown); $3,000 (HH-2).
- QUEST Integration Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS): Home and Community-Based Services: adult day, assisted living, in-home care and respite. Health plans provide LTSS to members who meet the appropriate level of care; services must be applied for and are available based on a physician's evaluation of required level of care.
Nursing Home Inspections and Complaints in Hawaii
Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA), Medicare Section inspects nursing homes in Hawaii for CMS.
Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) is a free, confidential advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living. Ombudsmen help with complaints, residents' rights and problems with care. Call 586-7268 (Oahu).
Aging Services and Caregiver Support in Hawaii
Hawaii Executive Office on Aging (EOA), Department of Health runs Hawaii's aging services, delivered through local Area Agencies on Aging. Family caregivers can get help through Family caregiver support services (Older Americans Act, through the county Area Agencies on Aging). Adult day services are licensed or certified by Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance (adult day care centers licensed through its designee, Community Ties of America; adult day health centers through the OHCA Medicare Section).
Guides for Your Next Step
See how to choose a nursing home, what memory care is, how Medicaid pays for nursing home care and what Medicare covers. For local help, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes Are in Hawaii?
CMS Care Compare lists 43 certified nursing homes in Hawaii (data from August 2026), the most in Honolulu (18).
How Many Hawaii Nursing Homes Have 5 Stars?
15 Hawaii nursing homes hold CMS's top overall rating of 5 stars, and 23 have 4 or 5. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
What Are the Medicaid Nursing Home Limits in Hawaii?
Hawaii lists an asset limit of $2,000 (HH-1, Aged, Blind or Disabled, Spenddown); $3,000 (HH-2) for 2026. Rules for married couples protect income and assets for the spouse at home. Confirm with the state Medicaid agency before applying.
Sources
- CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (August 2026)
- Hawaii assisted living rules
- Hawaii assisted living licensing (Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA), State Licensing Section)
- Med-QUEST (QUEST Integration) nursing facility coverage
- Hawaii Medicaid long-term care limits
- File a nursing home complaint in Hawaii
- Contact the Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
- Hawaii aging services: Hawaii Executive Office on Aging (EOA), Department of Health
- Area Agencies on Aging in Hawaii
- Hawaii adult day services