Kona Community Hospital
Kona Community Hospital is a medical facility located in Kealakekua, HI. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
19% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Sepsis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Nikaitani
He's really attentive and you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and improving their lives :)
Alex Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Lowry
I liked that he knew the doctor that replaced my left hip. He told me the differences in there procedures. Why he chose diffent hardware than the other doctor. I do wish I met with him more than just once. I was still impressed with his confidence. I knew I was gonna be alright!
Apr 08 2025
Review for Dr. Morton
I really like Dr. Nikaitani! He is straightforward and knows his stuff. Been going to him for four years. Ignore any negative comments - people who have negative comments don’t know what they are talking about.I’ve worked closely with physicians a great portion of my career and can attest to his...
Apr 02 2025
Review for Dr. Nikaitani
I was having severe abdominal pain and also he said to me was you have ____. Then he just left me in the er after that. Very unprofessional of him. He never prescribed me anything. However he was very attentive with the other patient that was near me. He most likely has bias.
Mar 27 2025
Review for Dr. Duke
Location
Kona Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kona Community Hospital located?
Kona Community Hospital is located at 79-1019 Haukapila St, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Kona Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Kona Community Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Kona Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
52% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Kona Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Kona Community Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Kona Community Hospital profile..
How does Kona Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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The worse doctor and office workers I've ever go to in my 40 yrs. Save yourself time, money and headache by going somewhere else.