The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
KA PUNAWAI OLA
KAPOLEI, HI · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
KA PUNAWAI OLA (KAPOLEI, HI) has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 stars on health inspections, 4 stars on staffing, and 5 stars on quality measures; reported nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has $13,343 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0191 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,343recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0191.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.29
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 3.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.2%2.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%9.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.5%11.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%0%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%0.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.5%16.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.8%87.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,343 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,343 in total fines.
- $13,343
Federal fine
Mar 16, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 99.4 residents on an average day (83% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.