RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Hawaii (2026)

The top 25 of 41 CMS-certified nursing homes in Hawaii, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

420.9 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.6/5
+0.6 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$36K$35K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

15 Craigside

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

15 Craigside PlaceHonolulu, HI 96817

(808) 523-7000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeKaneohe, HI

Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
44 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

45-090 Namoku StKaneohe, HI 96744

(808) 247-1670

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeKapaa, HI

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
66 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

4800 Kawaihau RoadKapaa, HI 96746

(808) 822-4961

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeLanai City, HI

Lanai Community Hospital

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures5.0
10 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

628 7th StreetLanai City, HI 96763

(808) 565-8450

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

Leahi Hospital

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
155 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

3675 Kilauea AvenueHonolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-8000

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeKapolei, HI

Ka Punawai Ola

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

91-575 Farrington HighwayKapolei, HI 96707

(808) 674-9262

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeLihue, HI

Garden Isle Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
110 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

3-3420 Kuhio Highway, Suite 300Lihue, HI 96766

(808) 245-1802

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

Hi'Olani Care Center At Kahala Nui

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
20 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

4389 Malia StreetHonolulu, HI 96821

(808) 218-7052

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91 Penalty

Nursing HomeHon, HI

Hale Ola Kino By Arcadia

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
32 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

1314 Kalakaua Ave Second FloorHon, HI 96826

(808) 983-4444

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101 Penalty

Nursing HomeHonokaa, HI

Honoka'A Hospital & Skilled Nursing

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
66 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

45-547 Plumeria StreetHonokaa, HI 96727

(808) 932-4100

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111 Penalty

Nursing HomeEwa Beach, HI

Kulana Malama

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
33 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

91-1360 Karayan StreetEwa Beach, HI 96706

(808) 681-1200

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121 Penalty

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

Maluhia

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
158 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

1027 Hala DriveHonolulu, HI 96817

(808) 832-3000

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131 Penalty

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

Arcadia Retirement Residence

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
91 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

1434 Punahou StreetHonolulu, HI 96822

(808) 941-0941

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142 Penalties

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

Maunalani Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

5113 Maunalani CircleHonolulu, HI 96816

(808) 732-0771

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152 Penalties

Nursing HomeWailuku, HI

Hale Makua - Wailuku

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
90 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

1540 Lower Main StreetWailuku, HI 96793

(808) 243-1722

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomePearl City, HI

Pearl City Post Acute

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
122 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

919 Lehua AvenuePearl City, HI 96782

(808) 453-1919

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeHilo, HI

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
52 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720

(808) 932-3000

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeHonolulu, HI

The Ching Villas

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
163 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

2230 Liliha StreetHonolulu, HI 96817

(808) 547-6000

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192 Penalties

Nursing HomeWaianae, HI

Pu'Uwai 'O Makaha

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
93 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Hawaii avg of 3.6

84-390 Jade StreetWaianae, HI 96792

(808) 695-9508

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeKoloa, HI

Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, Llc

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
84 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Below Hawaii avg of 3.6

4297a Omao RoadKoloa, HI 96756

(808) 742-7591

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeWaimea, HI

Kauai Care Center

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
53 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below Hawaii avg of 3.6

9611 Waena RoadWaimea, HI 96796

(808) 338-1681

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeHilo, HI

Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Below Hawaii avg of 3.6

563 Kaumana DriveHilo, HI 96720

(808) 498-0184

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeHilo, HI

Hale Anuenue Restorative Care

LLC

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Below Hawaii avg of 3.6

1333 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720

(808) 961-6644

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeKula, HI

Kula Hospital

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
105 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below Hawaii avg of 3.6

100 Keokea PlaceKula, HI 96790

(808) 878-1221

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeHilo, HI

Life Care Center Of Hilo

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
252 BedsInspected May 2025

Below Hawaii avg of 3.6

944 West Kawailani StreetHilo, HI 96720

(808) 959-9151

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Hawaii

#2of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 2 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+22.7%

    About 28% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy80.0 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover36.5%

    About 21% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Hawaii →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Hawaii?

Hawaii has 42 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 41 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Hawaii?

Nursing homes in Hawaii average 3.6 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Hawaii is penalized?

Among Hawaii nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $36K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Hawaii compare with the national average?

Hawaii averages 3.6 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $36K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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