Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

Hilo, Hawaii

Address

1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720

Phone

+1 808-961-1500

6.8 /10

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

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 →

$13,049 fines 10 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
10 above national median
Total federal penalties
$13,049

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
5.56 hrs above national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.20 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.49 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
3.42 hrs
Physical therapy
0.07 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
95 certified beds · ~63 avg residents/day (66% occupancy)
Ownership
Government - State
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is a state-owned, 95-bed skilled nursing facility located in Hilo, Hawaii. It currently holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. The facility also maintains a 3-star rating for its health inspection performance.

Location

1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720, Hilo, HI

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home score on health inspections?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home have?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has 95 certified beds.
Does Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home located?
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is located at 1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720, Hilo, Hawaii.
How can I contact Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home?
You can reach Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home by phone at +1 808-961-1500.

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