YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME
1180 WAIANUENUE AVENUE, Hilo, HI 96720
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME Compares
YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME is a 95-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hilo, Hawaii. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Hawaii average of 3.7 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Hawaii average of 2.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 95 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% 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: 11.7% — worse than the Hawaii average of 11.3%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Hawaii average of 2.0% (141% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Hawaii average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.2% — 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 YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME with other nursing homes in Hilo.
What keeps YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME'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 YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 2.0% across Hawaii. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 95 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 YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME's rating advantage in Hilo?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME?
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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