Life Care Center Of Hilo is a nursing home community in Hilo, HI.
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Life Care Center Of Hilo
Save944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and visitors frequently mention the facility is very clean.
Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean and well maintained, including rooms and the general environment. Several also mention a comfortable visit atmosphere, such as an air that felt fresh or a clean, organized feel when they toured or visited.
Rehabilitation therapy stands out in residents’ progress stories.
Several reviews connect improved mobility and recovery to therapy at the center, including physical therapy and broader rehab services. Reviewers specifically reference speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and describe therapists as attentive and helpful. Families also describe starting therapy shortly after admission and seeing day-to-day improvement during rehab stays.
Visitors describe a steady rhythm of activities and gatherings.
Reviewers mention structured activities and special events that make it easier to spend time with residents. That includes faith-based get-togethers shared with residents, visiting music and performances, and seasonal events like a Christmas lights stroll. Some accounts also describe residents being included in group singing or dining room gatherings during visits.
A few reviewers say care responsiveness and staffing attention can be inconsistent.
While most accounts are positive, some reviewers raise concerns about follow-through and timeliness, including nurses taking too long to check in. Others describe feeling worried about how some staff handled needs, and note that staffing can feel short or overworked in ways that affect patience. One reviewer also expressed dissatisfaction with how discharge timing and notice were handled.
Several reviewers describe a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.
Some reviewers describe a homey feel and peaceful environment, rather than a purely institutional setting. Others mention enjoying relaxed moments during visits, including access to spaces to sit and watch TV. A few also comment on comfort-related details like indoor air quality during visits.
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252 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Hilo International (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesLife Care Center Of Hilo is located at 944 West Kawailani Street, Hilo, HI 96720 in Hawaii County, Hawaii
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