Life Care Center of Kona
78-6957 Kamehameha III Road, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 94
- 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.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Sep 21, 2023$27,612
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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 |
|---|---|
| Lay, Lisa | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Swanker, Richard | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Eder, Meredith | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center CCN 125002 | Hilo, HI | 4 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| 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 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Kona's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of Kona has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of Kona located?
Life Care Center of Kona is located at 78-6957 Kamehameha III Road, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740 in Hawaii County, and CMS lists 94 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of Kona have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $27,612 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Life Care Center of Kona over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Life Care Center of Kona's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of Kona's CMS overall rating is 3 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 Life Care Center of Kona's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Kona'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)
- 125052
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 94
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 44 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0550 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0623 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0689 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0730 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0883 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0600 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0640 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0689 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0725 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0726 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0730 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 23, 2023 |
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
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