Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waimea, Hawaii
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI, 96796
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 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
- Total federal penalties $34,300
- Special Focus Facility
- CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
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) 0.61 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.09 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 0.88 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.00 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 20 certified beds · ~21 avg residents/day (103% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a 20-bed state-owned facility located in Waimea, Hawaii. While the facility holds a 5-star rating for quality measures, it has received an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. These scores reflect 1-star ratings in both the staffing and health inspection categories.
Location
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI, 96796, Waimea, HI
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital score on health inspections?
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital have?
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital has 20 certified beds.
- Does Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital located?
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI, 96796, Waimea, Hawaii.
- How can I contact Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
- You can reach Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital by phone at +1 808-338-9431.
Nearby facilities
- Kauai Care Center 0.2 mi
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI, 96796
About this data
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Where this data comes from
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