HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER

Facility vs. Hawaii Averages

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Summary

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is a state-owned facility with exceptionally high nursing-to-resident ratios and stable staffing, though recent public records indicate a sharp increase in health inspection findings and below-average clinical quality scores.

Detailed Analysis

Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services indicates that Hilo Benioff Medical Center maintains high nursing staffing levels, providing approximately 6.01 total hours of nursing care per resident per day. This is 27% higher than the Hawaii state average. Specifically, the facility provides 1.48 hours of registered nurse care per resident day. While staffing volume remains high, the data shows a 15% reduction in nursing care hours during weekends compared to weekdays, which may impact consistency of service. Records show no administrator turnover in the most recent reporting period, and total nursing staff turnover is 30.4%, which is lower than both state and national averages.

Conversely, the facility's health inspection trajectory shows a significant increase in reported issues. In the most recent inspection cycle, the number of findings rose to 15, compared to just 1 finding in the previous year. These findings included failures to honor resident rights to a dignified existence and delays in developing comprehensive care plans within the required seven-day window. Furthermore, public records show that quality measures for long-stay residents—which track clinical outcomes like pressure ulcers or falls—remain below state averages, resulting in a 2-star rating in that specific category despite the 5-star rating for staffing levels.

Key Findings

Performance Trends (24 months)

This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.

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