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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Hilo, Hawaii

5 of the 29 places in Hilo work with Medicaid: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 29 places in Hilo.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Hawaii’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Hawaii

It is run by Hawaii Department of Human Services – Med-QUEST Division. (800) 316-8005 · Apply for Medicaid. Med-QUEST customer service. On Oʻahu: (808) 524-3370. Relay: 711.

  • QUEST Integration – long-term services and supports (LTSS): For people who need a nursing home level of care: they can get care in a nursing home or in the community, for example personal care at home, adult day care, and services in assisted living, Community Care Foster Family Homes, and E-ARCHs. Medicaid does not pay for room and board in assisted living.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Hilo?
In our directory, 5 of the 29 places in Hilo, Hawaii, work with Medicaid: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Hawaii?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Hawaii: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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