Kauai Care Center
9611 Waena Road, Waimea, HI 96796
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Kauai Care Center Compares
Kauai Care Center is a 53-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waimea, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.6%) is above the Hawaii average of 11.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 53 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waimea, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.6% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3% (135% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6% (61% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Kauai Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Kauai Care Center with other nursing homes in Waimea.
What keeps Kauai Care Center's staffing levels 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 Kauai Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.6% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Kauai Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Kauai Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Kauai Care Center's rating advantage in Waimea?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Kauai Care Center?
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 Waimea
Waimea sits in Kauai County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Hawaii as a whole (18.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 14,425 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $82,818
- Median home value
- $606,900
Demographics for Kauai County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waimea.
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