FPoor · score 25/100 · #37 of 42 in Hawaii
Kauai Care Center
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796 · 53 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Hawaii
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68)below median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Kauai Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Hawaii nursing homes in the same size band (small, 53 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Kauai Care Center at a Glance
F
25/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.03 h.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 68.
38<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
71<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Hawaii, small facilities · CMS record 125061 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796
Phone8083381681
CountyKauai
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds53
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital - Waimea, HI · 20 beds
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Hawaii
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 170) — bottom quarter
1
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing - Honokaa, HI · 66 beds
- Staffing 5.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Hawaii
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top quarter
1
Hale Makua - Wailuku - Wailuku, HI · 90 beds
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Hawaii
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.