Hawaii · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Hawaii
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Hawaii?
CMS Care Compare lists 41 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hawaii, out of 43 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Honolulu (16), Hilo (5) and Kaneohe (3). 21 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 41
- All homes in Hawaii
- 43
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 21
- Average overall stars
- 3.5
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 41Also Medicare certified
- 7Nonprofit
- 8Government-owned
- 20No fines or payment denials
- 12Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Honolulu | 16 | 6 |
| Nursing homes in Hilo | 5 | 3 |
| Nursing homes in Kaneohe | 3 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Kapolei | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Waimea | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Ewa Beach | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Hon | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Honokaa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Kahului | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Kailua Kona | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Kapaa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Koloa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Kula | 1 | 0 |
| 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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Hawaii, nonprofit nursing homes in Hawaii, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Hawaii?
41 of the 43 CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Hawaii Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Hale Makua - Wailuku in Wailuku (5 stars), Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center in Kaneohe (5 stars) and Maluhia in Honolulu (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Hawaii's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Hawaii lists an asset limit of $2,000 (HH-1, Aged, Blind or Disabled, Spenddown); $3,000 (HH-2) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.