43 nursing homes in Hawaii
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 43
- average CMS stars
- 3.8
- certified beds
- 4,248
- for profit
- 58%
How Hawaii nursing homes rate
CMS rates 41 of Hawaii's 43 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.8 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 18 |
| 4 of 5 | 8 |
| 3 of 5 | 7 |
| 2 of 5 | 6 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Hawaii
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Makua - Wailuku | Wailuku | 5 of 5 | 90 |
| 15 Craigside | Honolulu | 5 of 5 | 45 |
| Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center | Kaneohe | 5 of 5 | 44 |
| Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia | Hon | 5 of 5 | 32 |
| Kulana Malama | Ewa Beach | 5 of 5 | 33 |
| Pu'uwai 'O Makaha | Waianae | 5 of 5 | 93 |
| Life Care Center of Hilo | Hilo | 5 of 5 | 252 |
| Maluhia | Honolulu | 5 of 5 | 158 |
| Leahi Hospital | Honolulu | 5 of 5 | 155 |
| Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lihue | 5 of 5 | 110 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Hawaii.
- Honolulu 18 homes
- Hilo 5 homes
- Kaneohe 3 homes
- Kapolei 2 homes
- Waimea 2 homes
- Ewa Beach 1 home
- Hon 1 home
- Honokaa 1 home
- Kahului 1 home
- Kailua Kona 1 home
- Kapaa 1 home
- Koloa 1 home
- Kula 1 home
- Lanai City 1 home
- Lihue 1 home
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 25 | 58% |
| Non-profit | 11 | 26% |
| Government | 7 | 16% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Hawaii's homes were cited for 375 deficiencies, an average of 8.9 each. 0 had none. 21 homes were fined $815,818 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
0 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Hawaii
How many nursing homes are in Hawaii?
43 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Hawaii?
We don't pick one. Hale Makua - Wailuku in Wailuku tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Hawaii?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $15,473 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.