What are the staffing levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA reports 3.77 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 1.18 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.06 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 4 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA compare to other Hawaii nursing homes?

The Hawaii average is 4.45 total HPRD and 0.98 RN HPRD. LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA's total HPRD of 3.77 is near the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA reports 39% total nursing staff turnover annually (18% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 125052 · For profit - Corporation

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA

78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

Staffing Rating

4/5

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Near-average staffing

3.77 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 1.18 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.77

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

1.18

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.06

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day1.18 hr/day

State 0.98National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.75National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day2.06 hr/day

State 2.72National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.77 hr/day

State 4.45National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

39%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

18%

Total Turnover39%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Average

3/5

Health Inspection

Below average

2/5

Staffing

Above average

4/5

Quality Measures

Much above average

5/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 94
State: Hawaii
ZIP: 96740
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 125052

Penalty & Inspection History

1 CMS fine totaling $27,612

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?: LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA reports 3.77 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 1.18 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.06 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?: LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 4 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA compare to other Hawaii nursing homes?: The Hawaii average is 4.45 total HPRD and 0.98 RN HPRD. LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA's total HPRD of 3.77 is near the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?: LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA reports 39% total nursing staff turnover annually (18% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.