KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive in Waimea, Hawaii (ZIP: 96796). The facility holds 20 certified beds and operates as a Medicare and Medicaid certified provider. It is situated in Kauai County and can be reached by phone at (808) 338-9431. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary data categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, indicating a relatively higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspection surveys compared to other facilities. In contrast, the facility earned a staffing rating of 5 out of 5, the highest possible rating, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. The quality measure rating also stands at 5 out of 5, indicating strong performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, medication use, and resident functional status. Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may be eligible for coverage through Medicare Part A for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays following a hospital admission. Medicaid coverage for long-term care may also be available for residents who meet Hawaii state eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current payment options and availability. When viewed against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, largely driven by the 1-star health inspection result. However, both the staffing and quality measure domains represent the highest possible performance tier. The 20-bed capacity places this facility among the smaller skilled nursing providers in the country, which can affect how inspection findings and staffing ratios are calculated and interpreted within the CMS rating system. This data is drawn from publicly available CMS records and reflects the most recently reported survey and administrative information.