Public Record
Kauai Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 53
- Avg. residents per day
- 45.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 29
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-20
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Citations
29 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0627Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0740Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify 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.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0790Generalpotential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0885Generalpotential for harm
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Kauai Care Center?
- Kauai Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waimea, HI, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 125061.
- What is the CMS rating for Kauai Care Center?
- Kauai Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Kauai Care Center have?
- Kauai Care Center is certified for 53 beds. It serves an average of 45.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Kauai Care Center have?
- Kauai Care Center has 29 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Kauai Care Center last inspected?
- Kauai Care Center was last inspected on February 20, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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