LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA
78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kailua Kona, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.8%) is above the Hawaii average of 11.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 94 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Hawaii average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.8% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3% (137% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.9% — better than the Hawaii average of 19.4%.
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 KONA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA with other nursing homes in Kailua Kona.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA 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 KONA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.8% here versus 11.3% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 94 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?
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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?
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 Kailua Kona
Kailua Kona 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 Kailua Kona.
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