5 nursing homes in Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaii County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 3.8
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 619
Which Hilo nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 5 nursing homes in Hilo are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Hilo
The average overall CMS rating in Hilo is 3.8 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 1 |
All 5 nursing homes in Hilo
- Life Care Center of Hilo944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo 96720
- Hale Anuenue Restorative Care1333 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo 96720
- Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center563 Kaumana Drive, Hilo 96720
- Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo 96720
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo 96720
Hilo nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Hilo | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Hale Anuenue Restorative Care | 3 of 5 | 6 |
| Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home | 3 of 5 | 10 |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | 3 of 5 | 15 |
| Legacy Hilo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | 1 of 5 | 10 |
Fines and abuse flags in Hilo
3 homes were fined $32,169 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Hawaii
Hawaii's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Hilo
How much does a nursing home cost in Hawaii?
A shared room has a Hawaii median of $15,473 a month, a private room $16,395 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Hawaii?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Hilo, HI?
5 certified homes with 619 beds.
Which nursing homes in Hilo have the best ratings?
Life Care Center of Hilo and Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.