Ka Punawai Ola
91-575 Farrington Highway · Kapolei, HI · 96707 · 8086749262
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,343 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
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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Actual harm · G April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
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.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 16, 2026 | Fine | $13,343 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125051 · certified since July 19, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.