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Hawaii · Acute Care
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #751 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #751 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
3288 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819 · Honolulu County · (808) 432-0000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #751 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #751 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 14 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Kaiser Foundation Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
4 Higher than most higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Kaiser Foundation Hospital vs. Hawaii and the nation
- Kaiser Foundation Ho…
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
4 stars
- Hawaii avg
Hawaii state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Kaiser Foundation Hospital rates above the Hawaii average of 3.2 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 6 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.99 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.8 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.52 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.58 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.1 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.491 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.459 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.365 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0 | Better than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.999 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.6 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 32.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 121 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.3 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.82 (Well below average) |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Kaiser Foundation Hospital outside Hawaii, keyed to the sparse better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside HI (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside HI (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Hawaii
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Hawaii.
One of 23 Medicare-certified hospitals in Hawaii, 6 are shown here.
Adventist Health Castle
Kailua, HI
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
Hilo, HI
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing
Honokaa, HI
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Kahi Mohala
Ewa Beach, HI
No rating Psychiatric
Kahuku Medical Center
Kahuku, HI
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Honolulu, HI
No rating Childrens
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kaiser Foundation Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Kaiser Foundation Hospital ranks #751 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Kaiser Foundation Hospital?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (mid-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Kaiser Foundation Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 14 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Kaiser Foundation Hospital (sparse better-share tercile); 1 rate worse (typical).
What do patients say about Kaiser Foundation Hospital?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Kaiser Foundation Hospital?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kaiser Foundation Hospital?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Honolulu, HI. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Kaiser Foundation Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Kaiser Foundation Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Kaiser Foundation Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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