Life Care Center of Hilo
944 WEST KAWAILANI STREET, Hilo, HI 96720
Hilo, Hawaii · CMS verdict
Life Care Center of Hilo's CMS overall star rating stands at 3 of 5, below the Hawaii state average (3.6) and reflecting average quality by the federal five-star measure.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Life Care Center of Hilo in Hilo, Hawaii holds a CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 56 of 100 (grade F). The 252-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Hawaii runs a median of $15,473 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Quality & Compliance Index (heavier deficiency book)
With 40 CMS deficiencies on file, this facility sits in the heavier U.S. deficiency tercile (>31). A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 56 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 56.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Life Care Center of Hilo's heavier CMS deficiency book
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts Life Care Center of Hilo's overall quality rating at 3 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (5/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Hilo, Hawaii, this facility operates 252 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 220 residents - an occupancy rate of about 87%. The facility is classified under for profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 87% occupancy, this facility runs close to its typical range for a stabilized operation.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (40 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How Life Care Center of Hilo compares to Hawaii
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Hawaii facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Hawaii state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 252 |
| Residents | 220 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Hawaii |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 40 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What families ask about Life Care Center of Hilo's inspection record
What is the quality rating for Life Care Center of Hilo? ▾
CMS rates Life Care Center of Hilo at 3 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Hawaii? ▾
In Hawaii, a semi-private nursing home room runs a median $15,473/month ($185,679/year) per the CareScout 2025 survey; private rooms average $16,395/month.
What services does Life Care Center of Hilo offer? ▾
With 252 beds with approximately 220 current residents, Life Care Center of Hilo is a skilled nursing facility. It operates under for profit - corporation ownership, and CMS's inspection record shows 40 deficiencies and 0 penalties.
Does Life Care Center of Hilo have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Life Care Center of Hilo has multiple deficiencies (40 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Hawaii? ▾
In Hawaii, alternatives include assisted living ($12,096/mo), home health aides ($7,817/mo), and adult day care ($2,551/mo).
Keep reading
Also see the Hawaii elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 125040.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.