Hawaii · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Hawaii
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Hawaii?
CMS Care Compare lists 28 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Hawaii, out of 43 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Honolulu (14), Hilo (4) and Kaneohe (2). 16 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 28
- All homes in Hawaii
- 43
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 16
- Average overall stars
- 3.6
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 254+ stars for staffing
- 23Nurse turnover below the national median
- 11No fines or payment denials
- 8Nonprofit
- 26Medicaid certified
All 28, by CMS Rating
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Honolulu | 14 | 6 |
| Nursing homes in Hilo | 4 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Kaneohe | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Ewa Beach | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Hon | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Kahului | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Kapaa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Kapolei | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Koloa | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lihue | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Wailuku | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Hawaii, nonprofit nursing homes in Hawaii.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Hawaii?
28 of the 43 CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use 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.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.