Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing

Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is a government-owned, state-operated skilled nursing facility located at 45-547 Plumeria Street in Honoka'a, Hawaii, within Hawaii County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and has a licensed capacity of 66 certified beds. CMS assigns Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating for this facility stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks when measured against facilities of comparable size and patient census. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported to CMS covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and hospital readmission rates. These individual domain scores collectively contribute to the overall 5-star rating assigned to this facility. Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet Hawaii state income and asset eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about specific coverage terms and financial arrangements are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (808) 932-4100 or consult with the appropriate state agency. When compared to national averages, Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled Nursing performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, making this facility's overall 5-star rating a notable distinction within the CMS framework. Its 5-star staffing rating and 5-star quality measure rating both surpass what is typical nationally, while the 4-star health inspection rating remains above the national midpoint as well. As a state-operated facility on the Island of Hawaii, it serves a geographic area with limited alternative skilled nursing options, and its CMS data reflects performance indicators collected and published through the standard federal reporting process.