Kauai Care Center, Waimea
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796 · 0.2 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- 53 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Waimea, HI · CMS Data August 2026
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
How Does Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Rate?
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a 20-bed government-owned nursing home in Waimea, HI. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on September 10, 2024, cited 6 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.8 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 6
- Certified beds
- 20
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive
Waimea, HI 96796
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.8 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.7 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.3 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 9.5% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 13% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | September 10, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 6 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $34,588 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 16% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 0.0% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 0.0% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.2% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 28% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 20 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 20 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Chain or affiliated group | HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION (7 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | April 1973 |
| Location | Inside a hospital |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Hawaii's Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) (586-7268 (Oahu)) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Hawaii.
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