Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home
Nursing Home Facility
1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
To find enjoyment and meaning in the moments of each day is the essence of living. At the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home - Hilo, we are committed to creating and maintaining a comfortable standard of living for all veterans we have the privilege of serving.
Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 85 communities in our directory.
With 95 beds, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Hilo average about 150 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 71% of its licensed beds. That is below the Hilo average of roughly 80%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2024 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 60%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Hawaii County, HI.
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 95
- Occupancy 71%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.6
- Annual staff turnover 60%
- Last health inspection November 2024