Ka Punawai Ola, located in Kapolei, is a nursing home facility operated by Life Care Centers of America since May 2000, and it has a review score of 4.0 based on 27 reviews, which means some folks have been satisfied, though there are things that could improve. As a for-profit corporation, the facility can care for up to 120 people but averages about 89 residents each day and offers long-term and short-term care including skilled nursing, assisted living, and retirement living communities. There's always someone on staff, with nurse care at 4.19 hours per resident per day, which falls below the state's average, and the nurse turnover rate sits at 31.4%-slightly better than the state's 32.7%.
The facility offers a range of services, including wound management, IV therapy, oxygen and suction services, rehabilitation programs such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as Alzheimer's care, hospice care, post-surgical recovery, and respite care. There's a medical director, a certified dietitian, social services, and family and resident councils. Residents have access to a pre-admission program, community re-entry support, case management, and individualized care plans, with medication management and fall prevention programs included.
Ka Punawai Ola features private and shared rooms, each with bathrooms and hookups for phones and cable TV, dining rooms, activity rooms, courtyards, a beauty salon and barber shop, and a fine dining program. There's a daily activity schedule, religious services, wireless Internet, transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, and 24-hour security with fire safety systems. Landscaped grounds and outdoor courtyards aim to give a homelike feeling, and the place is non-smoking but allows pet visitors.
Still, the most recent standard inspection noted 30 total deficiencies, with issues found in infection control, resident assessments, care planning, and respecting resident rights. Federal standards were violated in some infection-related categories, which is important for families to know. The home has policies set up to protect residents from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and works to protect resident rights, including the right to communicate and live with dignity. Staff create goal-oriented care plans and work to support residents' needs, but, like any facility, there's room for improvement and some ongoing challenges. Overall, Ka Punawai Ola tries to provide a safe and supportive environment but it does have documented areas for improvement, along with notable services and resources for seniors in need of long-term care.
