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Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home

1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

4 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating

Summary

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is a nursing home in Hilo, Hawaii, in Hawaii County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 95 certified beds and it cares for an average of 67 residents a day. It has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 2008. It is a public (government-owned) home. It belongs to Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, an organization with 7 nursing homes. It has 4 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Hilo Benioff Medical Center, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

What it offers

Resident council
Yes, residents have an organized council
Residents counted on a certification survey date
16 (16 on Medicaid), on November 15, 2024
Owner (organization)
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (100%)

Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.

Medicare ratings

Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home has 4 out of 5 in the overall rating.

Overall
4/5
Health inspections
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality measures
5/5
Long-stay residents
5/5
Short-stay residents (rehab)
5/5

Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.

Key facts

Certified beds95
Residents per day (average)67
Nursing hours per resident per day4.6
Ownership
Government (state)Part of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (7 nursing homes)
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident or family council
Resident council
Certified since
March 10, 2008
CMS certification number (CCN)
125058

What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.

Source: CMS — Nursing Homes (certification); 42 CFR §483.35 (text via LII/Cornell); Medicare.gov — Skilled nursing facility care.

Services and features

Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.

Questions to ask when you call

Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.

  1. Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
  2. Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
  3. Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
  4. What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
  5. How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
  6. What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?

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Location and what’s nearby

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Address
1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720Hawaii County
Closest hospital with an emergency room
Hilo Benioff Medical Center1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo · 0.2 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information

Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.

Medicare inspections

Like every certified nursing home, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.

Last standard inspection
November 15, 2024 · 10 deficiencies cited
Fines (last 3 years)
1 · $13,049

See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.

Who to call in Hawaii

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Hawaii Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Executive Office on Aging, Hawaii State Department of Health). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(888) 229-2231 · Official website
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Hawaii SHIP). They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(888) 875-9229 · Official website
Medicaid (Med-QUEST (QUEST Integration))
Hawaii Department of Human Services – Med-QUEST Division. Long-term care programs: QUEST Integration – long-term services and supports (LTSS).(800) 316-8005 · Official website
Licensing and inspections
Hawaii State Department of Health – Office of Health Care Assurance (OHCA), Medicare Section.Look up a license
Services for older adults
Hawaii Executive Office on Aging – Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).(808) 643-2372 · Official website
Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website

Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home accept Medicaid?
It is certified by Medicaid, according to CMS. That doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call (808) 961-1500.
Where is Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home located?
At 1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 (Hawaii County).
What is Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home’s Medicare rating?
4 out of 5 stars in CMS’s overall rating, 3 for health inspections and 4 for staffing.
What hospital is near Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home?
The closest hospital with emergency services, according to CMS, is Hilo Benioff Medical Center, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How much does Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home cost?
The facility hasn’t shared its prices with us. Cost depends on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs.

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