ElderGrade
B

74.2/100

Above average

Ka Punawai Ola

91-575 Farrington Highway, Kapolei, HI 96707

CMS 3/5 stars #13 of 26 in Honolulu County (808) 674-9262
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $13,343 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 19.2/30 Staffing 17/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

19.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.8 for 25 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.81 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $13,343 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.02 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.81 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 34.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 38 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Apr 24, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

G Apr 24, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

D Apr 24, 2026 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2026 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 194 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEUNG, ALBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REYES-CADAY, JENALYN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
LEUNG, ALBERT Individual ADP OF THE SNF
REYES-CADAY, JENALYN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
PARTEE, LESLIE Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KENNEDY, DEBORAH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KELLETT, STILES Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KELLETT PARTNERS LP Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Ka Punawai Ola

What is the ElderGrade for Ka Punawai Ola? +

Ka Punawai Ola holds an ElderGrade of B (74.2 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Ka Punawai Ola? +

Residents receive an average of 4.02 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ka Punawai Ola been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 38 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Ka Punawai Ola accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ka Punawai Ola is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.