Kalakaua Gardens
1723 Kalakaua Avenue · Honolulu, HI · 96826 · 8085182273
49 certified beds For profit - Partnership
- 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.
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Red flags
$55,692 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
100% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 100% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $55,692 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
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 April 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 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 March 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · 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.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | Fine | $55,692 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125066 · certified since June 27, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.