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LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA

78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740 · CCN 125052

Inspection history vs Hawaii & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$27,612

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Facilities in chain

194

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (44)2 actual harm

1. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. FF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-09-25 · Health · corrected 2024-11-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Actual harm

23. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. GF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Actual harm

25. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for minimal harm

39. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. CF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for minimal harm

43. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.