Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive · Waimea, HI · 96796 · 8083389431
20 certified beds Government - State Chain: Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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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 | 4.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 14% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $34,588 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
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 October 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 2, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected October 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
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 September 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 2, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 24, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2024 | Fine | $34,588 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 125021 · certified since April 11, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.