Hilo Benioff Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Hawaii Health Systems Corporation · Government - State.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 5
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 2
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 52
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Waltjen, Joni | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Belcher, Daniel | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Brinkman, Daniel | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Farias, Chad | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Gomez, Lara | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Gray, Jerry | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ignacio, Jay | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Kurohara, Randall | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Nunokawa, Clarysse | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Sako, Deanna | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Skruch, Joseph | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Smith, Stephen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Wong, Yvonne | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Yamanaka, Rae | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Zelko-Schlueter, Jennifer | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ho, Brenda | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hawaii Health Systems Corporation | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Hawaii County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kula Hospital CCN 125003 | Kula, HI | 4 | 2 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center CCN 125004 | Lihue, HI | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Hale Makua - Kahului CCN 125007 | Kahului, HI | — | — | — | Shown | $170,249 |
| Maluhia CCN 125009 | Honolulu, HI | 5 | 5 | 4 | Not shown | $8,278 |
| Leahi Hospital CCN 125010 | Honolulu, HI | 5 | 4 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center CCN 125011 | Honolulu, HI | 2 | 1 | 5 | Not shown | $27,885 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilo Benioff Medical Center's CMS rating?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Hilo Benioff Medical Center located?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is located at 1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI, 96720 in Hawaii County, and CMS lists 52 certified beds.
Does Hilo Benioff Medical Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hilo Benioff Medical Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Hilo Benioff Medical Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.57 across 7 facilities in Hawaii County, and 3.66 across Hawaii. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Hilo Benioff Medical Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hilo Benioff Medical Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 125002
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 52
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 23 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0584 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0585 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0655 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0692 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0710 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0756 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0943 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 0600 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0551 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0689 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0804 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Oct 24, 2022 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 16, 2022 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.