LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO
944 WEST KAWAILANI STREET, Hilo, HI 96720
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO is a 252-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hilo, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.4%) is above the Hawaii average of 2.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 252 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hilo, the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (120% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.4% — better than the Hawaii average of 19.4% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Hawaii averages across 42 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO with other nursing homes in Hilo.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 3.6% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO lag behind other Hilo options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO?
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.
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