ElderGrade
C

66.5/100

Average

Kalakaua Gardens

1723 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826

CMS 2/5 stars #18 of 26 in Honolulu County (808) 518-2273
Certified beds
49
Occupancy
79%
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.

  • $55,692 in federal fines

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

  • Nursing staff turnover of 100%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

19.5/30

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
  • -2.5 for 24 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

30/30

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

  • 6.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 2.04 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

0/15

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

  • 100% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $55,692 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 5.78 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 2.04 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 5.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 100.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 20, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 20, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
KOJIMA, COLLEEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LEONG, LOUIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
YU, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LEONG, LOUIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
YU, PAUL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HPL DEVELOPMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MASUDA, RYUCHI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEONG, LOUIS Individual GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
YU, PAUL Individual GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
TONY K & REBECCA C YUNG 1996 FAM IRRV TR Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CHI WAI CHEUNG Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Kalakaua Gardens

What is the ElderGrade for Kalakaua Gardens? +

Kalakaua Gardens holds an ElderGrade of C (66.5 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Kalakaua Gardens? +

Residents receive an average of 5.78 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Kalakaua Gardens been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 31 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 Kalakaua Gardens accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Kalakaua Gardens 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.