Kuakini Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.5% | 121 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 41 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.9% | 111 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 190 | Better |
| Stroke | 12.5% | 51 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 403 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.14% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Kuakini Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Kuakini Medical Center has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Honolulu, HI, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Honolulu
#1
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
70 vs 55
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kuakini Medical Center a good hospital?
Kuakini Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Honolulu, HI with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Kuakini Medical Center located?
Kuakini Medical Center is located at 347 North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, HI 96817. Phone: (808) 536-2236.
What is the star rating for Kuakini Medical Center?
Kuakini Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Kuakini Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Kuakini Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 196 patients/yr | $64,159 | $21,010 | 67% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $56,092 | $17,296 | 69% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 51 patients/yr | $35,647 | $19,776 | 45% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $52,738 | $17,698 | 66% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $160,883 | $59,972 | 63% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $52,381 | $12,890 | 75% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $63,034 | $14,770 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 17 patients/yr | $43,258 | $10,700 | 75% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 16 patients/yr | $59,616 | $20,086 | 66% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 16 patients/yr | $46,368 | $20,646 | 55% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Honolulu
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 120007