Life Care Center Of Kona

Life Care Center Of Kona

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Address

78-6957 Kamehameha Iii Road, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740

Phone

+1 808-322-2790

6.3 /10

Life Care Center Of Kona Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 2★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (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 →

$27,612 fines 14 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
14 above national median
Total federal penalties
$27,612

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
3.52 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
1.06 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.59 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.98 hrs
Physical therapy
0.21 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 3 stars across 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Life Care Center Of Kona 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

Capacity
94 certified beds · ~52 avg residents/day (56% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Life Care Center of Kona is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a 3-star overall rating, featuring a 4-star staffing rating and a 5-star rating for quality measures. The facility currently maintains a 2-star rating for health inspections.

Location

78-6957 Kamehameha Iii Road, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, Kailua Kona, HI

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Kona?
Life Care Center Of Kona has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Life Care Center Of Kona score on health inspections?
Life Care Center Of Kona received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Life Care Center Of Kona?
Life Care Center Of Kona has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Kona have?
Life Care Center Of Kona has 94 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center Of Kona accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Life Care Center Of Kona accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Life Care Center Of Kona located?
Life Care Center Of Kona is located at 78-6957 Kamehameha Iii Road, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, Kailua Kona, Hawaii.
How can I contact Life Care Center Of Kona?
You can reach Life Care Center Of Kona by phone at +1 808-322-2790.

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Where this data comes from

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