Life Care Center Of Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720
Life Care Center Of Hilo Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.97 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.48 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.19 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.10 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 252 certified beds · ~220 avg residents/day (87% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Life Care Center of Hilo is a for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility in Hilo, Hawaii, featuring 252 licensed beds. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a 4-star staffing rating and a 5-star rating for quality measures. Its health inspection performance is rated at 2 out of 5 stars.
Location
944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, Hilo, HI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Hilo?
- Life Care Center Of Hilo has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Life Care Center Of Hilo score on health inspections?
- Life Care Center Of Hilo received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Life Care Center Of Hilo?
- Life Care Center Of Hilo has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Life Care Center Of Hilo have?
- Life Care Center Of Hilo has 252 certified beds.
- Does Life Care Center Of Hilo accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Life Care Center Of Hilo accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Life Care Center Of Hilo located?
- Life Care Center Of Hilo is located at 944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, Hilo, Hawaii.
- How can I contact Life Care Center Of Hilo?
- You can reach Life Care Center Of Hilo by phone at +1 808-959-9151.
Nearby facilities
- Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 1.7 mi
563 Kaumana Drive, Hilo, HI, 96720
- Hale Anuenue Restorative Care 2.6 mi
1333 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720
- Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home 2.6 mi
1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center 2.7 mi
1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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