LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO
Nursing home in Hilo, HI
📍 944 WEST KAWAILANI STREET, HILO, HI 96720
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 3 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 5 / 5 Beds: 252 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO Overview
No fines are listed in the available CMS data.
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hilo, HI with 252 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident and family councils listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 3 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 5 / 5.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.982; nursing staff turnover: 32.6%.
Families in Hilo often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO a Good Nursing Home?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5. This places the facility near the middle of the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 5 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 5 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 76.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 125040
Address: 944 WEST KAWAILANI STREET, HILO, HI 96720
County / Parish: Hawaii
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 252
Average Residents Per Day: 219.8
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident and family councils listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.982
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.481
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.982, LPN hours: 0.481.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 32.6%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 26.3%
City: Hilo
State: HI
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 219.8, total nursing staff turnover: 32.6%, registered nurse turnover: 26.3%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO has 252 certified beds.
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO Medicare or Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO located?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO is located at 944 WEST KAWAILANI STREET, HILO, HI 96720.