The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA
KAILUA KONA, HI · Medicare-certified · 94 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA has a 3-star overall rating, with a low 2-star health inspection rating but strong 4-star staffing and 5-star quality measures. It reported 3.77 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included accident hazards/supervision, staff competency, and food and nutrition staffing.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7702 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7702.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.18
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.52
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 3.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
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
26.9%15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.1%14.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.3%9.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.8%11.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%2.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.2%2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.7%20.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%5.9%Worsening
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
—92.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—71.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%92.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: G
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $27,612 in total fines.
- $27,612
Federal fine
Sep 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 60.2 residents on an average day (64% of 94 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 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.