Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Hawaii (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Hawaii, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
15 Craigside
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 2
Hale Makua - Wailuku
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 37 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 3
Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 4
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 5
Kulana Malama
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 9 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $14,069 in the last three years.
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Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 05 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Honoka'a Hospital & Skilled NursingInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Maluhia
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $67,328 in the last three years.
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Lanai Community HospitalInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 12 hr 25 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Leahi Hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 33 min a day with each resident (Hawaii average 4 hr 58 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
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About nursing homes in Hawaii
What is the best-rated nursing home in Hawaii?
By Medicare’s ratings, 15 Craigside ranks first in Hawaii, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Hawaii?
36 homes in Hawaii qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Hawaii, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data