LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
563 KAUMANA DRIVE, Hilo, HI 96720
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
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Compares
LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hilo, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Hawaii average of 3.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Hawaii average of 1.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hilo, the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the Hawaii average of 11.9% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Hawaii average of 1.9% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Hawaii average of 3.4% (27% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — worse than the Hawaii average of 19.4% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 43 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Hilo.
How is LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 11.9% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 1.9% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER lag behind other Hilo options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING 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 Hilo
Hilo 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 Hilo.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.