Hale Anuenue Restorative Care
1333 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Overall: ★★★★☆ · 120 beds
Life Care Center of Hilo
Nursing home · 944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
CMS overall rating: ★★★★★
At a glance
Life Care Center of Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii. It has 252 certified beds and cared for an average of 229.5 residents per day. Ownership type: for profit - corporation. It is part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 facilities. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5; the average for Hawaii nursing homes is 3.7.
| Certified beds | 252 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 229.5 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Hilo Medical Investors Ltd |
| Affiliated group | Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities) |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | June 1, 1993 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 125040 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.79 (state avg 4.97, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.99 (state avg 1.75, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 0.44 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.36 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.24 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.3% (state avg 36.4%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.3% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | July 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 8 (state avg 9.2) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 3 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $8,492.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Other nursing homes in Hilo
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Overall: ★★★★☆ · 52 beds
Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
563 Kaumana Drive, Hilo, HI 96720
Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ · 100 beds
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Overall: ★★★★☆ · 95 beds
Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.