Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
45-547 PLUMERIA STREET, Honokaa, HI 96727
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing Compares
Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is a 66-bed government-owned nursing facility in Honokaa, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the Hawaii average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.4% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3% (27% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing with other nursing homes in Honokaa.
What keeps Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.4% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Honokaa
Honokaa sits in Hawaii County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Hawaii as a whole (18.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 42,125 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 42.8 years
- Median household income
- $65,401
- Median home value
- $364,100
Demographics for Hawaii County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Honokaa.
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