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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Life Care Center of Kona
Kailua Kona, HawaiiMedicare inspection record
About Life Care Center of Kona
Life Care Center of Kona brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to families in Kailua Kona, Hawaii with compassionate, professional care. Our experienced team supports recovery and wellness through personalized treatment plans, helping residents regain strength and independence in a supportive Hawaii community.
Community at a glance
Capacity
94 residents
Location
Kailua Kona, HI
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 15, 2026, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Hawaii average is 9.2).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 46 minutes with each resident a day, below the Hawaii average of 4 hours 58 minutes.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 46 minutesBelow the Hawaii average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 11 minutesBelow the Hawaii average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 39%Above the Hawaii average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
21 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 15, 2026 · Standard inspection · 7 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 6, 2026Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Mar 6, 2026Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 6, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 6, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 6, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 6, 2026Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 6, 2026
September 25, 2024 · Standard inspection · 14 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 6, 2024Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 6, 2024Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 6, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 6, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 6, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 6, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 6, 2024Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 6, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 6, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 6, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 6, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 6, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 6, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 6, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Kona Medical Investors, LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 94
- Average residents per day
- 60
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 23, 2001
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Centers of America, 194 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 125052
Location
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78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROADKailua Kona, HI 96740
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Questions about Life Care Center of Kona
How did Life Care Center of Kona do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 15, 2026 and cited 7 health deficiencies. The Hawaii average is 9.2.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Life Care Center of Kona?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 46 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 11 minutes from registered nurses. 39% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Life Care Center of Kona been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Life Care Center of Kona in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.