Hawaii · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Hawaii
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Hawaii?
CMS Care Compare lists 23 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Hawaii, out of 43 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Honolulu (8), Hilo (3) and Kaneohe (2). 15 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 23
- All homes in Hawaii
- 43
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 23
- Average overall stars
- 4.7
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 155 stars overall
- 144+ stars for inspections
- 234+ stars for staffing
- 15No fines or payment denials
- 16Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 6Nonprofit
All 23, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Craigside | Honolulu | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hale Makua - Wailuku | Wailuku | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center | Kaneohe | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Maluhia | Honolulu | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lihue | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia | Hon | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing | Honokaa | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Kulana Malama | Ewa Beach | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Lanai Community Hospital | Lanai City | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Leahi Hospital | Honolulu | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Honolulu | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Pearl City Post Acute | Pearl City | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Kapaa | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Hi'olani Care Center at Kahala Nui | Honolulu | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Oahu Care Facility | Honolulu | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Pu'uwai 'O Makaha | Waianae | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre | Kaneohe | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Arcadia Retirement Residence | Honolulu | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, LLC | Koloa | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| The Ching Villas | Honolulu | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home | Hilo | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Hale Anuenue Restorative Care | Hilo | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Honolulu | 8 | 8 |
| Nursing homes in Hilo | 3 | 3 |
| Nursing homes in Kaneohe | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Ewa Beach | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Hon | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Honokaa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Kapaa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Koloa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lanai City | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lihue | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Pearl City | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Waianae | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Wailuku | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Hawaii. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Hawaii: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Hawaii, nonprofit nursing homes in Hawaii, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Hawaii?
23 of the 43 CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Hawaii Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, 15 Craigside in Honolulu (5 stars), Hale Makua - Wailuku in Wailuku (5 stars) and Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center in Kaneohe (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Hawaii?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Hawaii's Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) can answer questions about residents' rights.