The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME
HILO, HI · Medicare-certified · 95 beds
In good standing
Government-runChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
4 out of 5 stars overall. YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME has strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars) above the federal benchmark of 4.1 hours per resident per day, with a 3-star health inspection rating and no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6446 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 15, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6446.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 3.03
- Weekend nursing
- 4.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
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
8.7%6.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%4.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%6.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.5%12.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.7%10.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.5%7.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.7%3.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.6%13.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6%14.8%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
—91.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.7%80.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.8%46.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — 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 October 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,049 in total fines.
- $13,049
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Chain
- Part of HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION · 7 homes · 4.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.1 residents on an average day (71% of 95 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 18 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.