Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
45-547 Plumeria Street, Honokaa, HI 96727
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is a nursing home in Honokaa, Hawaii. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (808) 932-4100
- Last standard health inspection
- November 22, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 66
- Residents per day, on average
- 54.8
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Honokaa Hospital & Skilled Nursing
- Chain
- Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Hawaii average (14 vs 34).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HALE HO'OLA HAMAKUA.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0656 from the health inspection on May 31, 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on November 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.9 to 4.7 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 31, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
7 citations
Health inspection on December 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Citation F0572. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 13, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2022.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 13, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2022.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/1996
Questions
When was Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing last inspected?
CMS lists November 22, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since October 13, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.