Life Care Center of Kona
Nursing home · 78-6957 Kamehameha III Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740 · Hawaii County
CMS overall rating: ★★★☆☆
At a glance
Life Care Center of Kona is located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. It has 94 certified beds and cared for an average of 60.2 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 3 out of 5; the average for Hawaii nursing homes is 3.7.
| Certified beds | 94 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 60.2 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Kona Medical Investors, LLC |
| Affiliated group | Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities) |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | October 23, 2001 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 125052 |
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 | 3.77 (state avg 4.97, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.18 (state avg 1.75, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 0.52 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.06 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.29 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.5% (state avg 36.4%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 18.2% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 7 (state avg 9.2) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $27,612.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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.