Kauai Care Center
Waimea, Hawaii
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI, 96796
Kauai Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Good
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) 0.72 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.68 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.67 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.14 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 53 certified beds · ~46 avg residents/day (86% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Kauai Care Center is a for-profit, 53-bed skilled nursing facility located in Waimea, Hawaii. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a 3-star overall rating, supported by 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. The facility's most recent health inspection resulted in a 3-star rating.
Location
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI, 96796, Waimea, HI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Kauai Care Center?
- Kauai Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Kauai Care Center score on health inspections?
- Kauai Care Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Kauai Care Center?
- Kauai Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Kauai Care Center have?
- Kauai Care Center has 53 certified beds.
- Does Kauai Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Kauai Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Kauai Care Center located?
- Kauai Care Center is located at 9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI, 96796, Waimea, Hawaii.
- How can I contact Kauai Care Center?
- You can reach Kauai Care Center by phone at +1 808-338-1681.
Nearby facilities
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital 0.2 mi
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI, 96796
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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