Kona Community Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 10.2% | 60 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 21.4% | 108 | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8% | 31 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.9% | 62 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 316 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.91% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Kona Community Hospital a Good Hospital?
Kona Community Hospital has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Kealakekua, HI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kona Community Hospital a good hospital?
Kona Community Hospital is an acute care hospital in Kealakekua, HI with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is Kona Community Hospital located?
Kona Community Hospital is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Phone: (808) 322-9311.
What is the star rating for Kona Community Hospital?
Kona Community Hospital has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Kona Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Kona Community Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $78,383 | $34,520 | 56% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $66,058 | $26,562 | 60% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $45,526 | $20,323 | 55% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $62,026 | $22,716 | 63% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 13 patients/yr | $22,107 | $12,369 | 44% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC 11 patients/yr | $39,106 | $12,854 | 67% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 11 patients/yr | $25,400 | $12,358 | 51% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 11 patients/yr | $45,970 | $18,268 | 60% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - State
- County
- Hawaii
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 120019