Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a nursing home in Waimea, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 27, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since September 22, 202314 (Hawaii average 34)
- Fines in the past three years1, $34,588 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 10, 2024 from $34,300 to $34,588.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 10, 2024 from $33,916 to $34,300.
Health inspection on February 27, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
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 April 2, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on February 27, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.
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 June 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 1.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 10, 2024 from $33,815 to $33,916.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 10, 2024 from $33,251 to $33,814.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on September 10, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
1 of 43 Hawaii homes (2%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $34,588 on September 10, 2024.
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Citation F0812. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, 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 October 14, 2024.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.
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 October 14, 2024.
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 October 24, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 10, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.1 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on September 22, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 November 2, 2023.
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 November 6, 2023.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.
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 6, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (808) 338-9431
- Last standard health inspection
- February 27, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 20
- Residents per day, on average
- 20.1
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Hawaii average (14 vs 34).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/1996
- HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 20% · since 07/01/1996
- ASATO, CHRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2018
- FRANKLIN, NICHOLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/16/2022
- SEGAWA, LANCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2018
Questions
When was Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital last inspected?
CMS lists February 27, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since September 22, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $34,588 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.