C79

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA

Grade C 79/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

94

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$27,612

Last Survey

N/A

78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
8083222790

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.06h
LPN
0.56h
CNA
1.90h
Total
3.52h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

LAY, LISA

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2020

25%

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince May 2001

49%

SWANKER, RICHARD

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2011

25%

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2001

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2001

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2020

PRESTON, FORREST

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2001

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2001

EDER, MEREDITH

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2020

Penalties & Fines (1)

$27,612total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 21, 2023Fine$27,612

Health Inspection Deficiencies (44)

September 25, 2024Health14 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0730FMinimal harm, Widespread

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0600EMinimal harm, Pattern

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 6, 2024
September 21, 2023Health15 deficiencies2 severe
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0726GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0730DMinimal harm, Isolated

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0867FMinimal harm, Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0882EMinimal harm, Pattern

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 23, 2023
June 9, 2022Health15 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0745DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0812CNo harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022
0886EMinimal harm, Pattern

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 30, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA in KAILUA KONA, Hawaii has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 79 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA has 44 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA been fined?

Yes. LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA has $27,612 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF KONA has 94 certified beds with approximately 52 current residents (55% occupancy). The facility is located at 78-6957 KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD, KAILUA KONA, Hawaii 96740. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.