KUAKINI GERIATRIC CARE, INC has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and special-focus (SFF Candidate) status. Staffing is 3 stars but reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.35 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and the facility had $52,781 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 8, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $52,781special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3514.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.26
Licensed practical nurses
0.41
Nurse aides
1.68
Weekend nursing
2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 26%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.8%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.8%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
29.3%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.3%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
79.3%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
49.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
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 January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $52,781 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $83,236 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 8, 2025
$52,781
Federal fine
Feb 29, 2024
$30,455
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
127.8 residents on an average day (68% of 187 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 49 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.