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Life Care Center Of Kona
78-6957 Kamehameha Iii Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Life Care Center Of Kona Description
Life Care Center of Kona is located in picturesque Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. We are just ten minutes from the local hospital and are the only nursing home in the area. We offer ocean views from our dining area and patient rooms that showcase the gorgeous colors of the sunset each evening.
Focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, Life Care Center of Kona offers state-of-the-art rehab equipment such as the AlterGÂź Anti-Gravity TreadmillÂź. With an on-site physician offering faster, more convenient patient and resident care, our caregivers welcome skilled nursing residents, short-term rehabilitation patients or post-operative recovery patients. We also offer a secured Alzheimer's and dementia unit.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Experiences:
- Patients receive excellent rehabilitation care and appreciate the staff's efforts.
- Facilities are praised for their cleanliness, comfort, and cheerful environments, including multiple dining areas and outdoor spaces with ocean views.
- Staff, including physical and occupational therapists, nurses, and aides, are described as outstanding, attentive, kind, and caring.
- Special mention of the speech therapists for their patient, persistent, caring, and creative work.
- Community events and activities, such as a pre-Thanksgiving dinner buffet and Christmas celebrations, are appreciated.
- Long-term residents, such as a 93-year-old, have had wonderful years at the facility, indicating satisfaction with the care provided over extended periods.
- Professional and responsive staff make transitions into and out of the facility smooth and pleasant.
Negative Experiences:
- One case of a patient being rejected twice for long-term care despite doctor and care coordinator referrals, leading to disappointment and difficulty for the family.
- Some local families have shared negative stories about the facility, though these are not detailed in the reviews.
General Feedback:
- The facility is recommended for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, with many reviewers expressing gratitude for the care received.
- Staff across various roles are commended for their dedication and kindness, contributing to a positive atmosphere and recovery outcomes.
- Activities and special events are highlighted as positive aspects, enhancing the living experience for residents.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 23, 2001
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 94
Total current residents: 63
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $14008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-08 | 2022-09-28 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-06-08 | 2022-09-28 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-06-08 | 2022-09-28 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-11-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentĂąâŹâąs preferences and goals. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | C | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop 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 | 2022-07-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-30 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-25 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentĂąâŹâąs preferences and goals. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-25 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-02-23 | 2022-03-25 | D | 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. |
| 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-09 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-09 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-09 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2018-08-31 | 2019-01-16 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2018-08-31 | 2019-01-16 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-08-31 | 2019-01-16 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-02-23 | $14,008 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is HĆlualoa which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 8,538 (very small town).
- The average income is $74,121, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 74
- Average Temperature: 77.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 145 days of rain and 219 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.73 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 207.0, Moderate Days 2.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
KTA Super Stores
0.3 miles awayKaruho Store
2.0 miles awayKona Town Market
4.2 miles awaySafeway
5.3 miles awaySack 'n Save
5.4 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Bank of Hawaii
0.3 miles awayAmerican Savings Bank
5.3 miles awayCentral Pacific Bank
5.3 miles awayFirst Hawaiian Bank
5.4 miles awayFirst Hawaiian Bank-Waikoloa Village Branch
26.8 miles awayHospitals
Kona Community Hospital
4.5 miles awayCrossroads Medical Center
5.4 miles awayPharmacies
Longs Drugs
0.2 miles awaySafeway
5.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
5.4 miles awayDentists
Kona Dental Office
6.8 miles awayParks
Kahaluu Beach Park
0.6 miles awayWhite Sands Beach Park
1.6 miles awayKamakana playgrounds
2.0 miles awayKeolonÄhihi State Historical Park
2.1 miles awaySadie Seymour Botanical Gardens
2.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mokuaikaua Church
5.1 miles awayShopping
Keauhou Shopping Center
0.1 miles awayCoconut Grove Marketplace
4.6 miles awayAliʻi Sunset Plaza
4.7 miles awayKona Center
5.1 miles awayKopiko Plaza
5.2 miles awayCulture
Lava Light Galleries
5.1 miles awayAmpitheatre
10.9 miles awayWaikoloa Bowl at Queens' Gardens
24.0 miles awayLahaina Galleries
26.2 miles awayRestaurants
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
0.1 miles awayRoyal Thai Café
0.2 miles awayKenichi Pacific
0.2 miles awayLos Habaneros
0.2 miles awayBianelli's
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