Nursing homes in Hilo, HI

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Hilo, part of the Hawaii area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Hilo, Hawaii, and the surrounding Hawaii County region have access to five skilled nursing facilities currently serving the 96720 ZIP code area. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars. While no local nursing homes currently maintain a 5-star rating, Hilo Benioff Medical Center stands out as the highest-rated option in the city with a 4-star designation.

What to look for in Hilo

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER at 4★.
• 3 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Hilo

1. 1
   HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER

   HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   YUKIO OKUTSU STATE VETERANS HOME

   HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   LIFE CARE CENTER OF HILO

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   HALE ANUENUE RESTORATIVE CARE

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   LEGACY HILO REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER

   OHANA PACIFIC MANAGEMENT CO. · Medium
   3.0

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