Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1677 Pensacola Street · Honolulu, HI · 96822 · 8085373371
288 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Volare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $27,885 |
Inspection citations (96 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Honor 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | Fine | $27,885 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125011 · certified since May 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.