Critical access hospital in Pahala, HI
Kau Hospital
1 Kamani Street, Pahala, HI 96777 · (808) 932-4200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kau Hospital at a glance
Kau Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Pahala, Hawaii (Hawaii County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 79 minutes in the ER, better than the Hawaii median of 120 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Hawaii County
- CMS Certification Number
- 121301
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Hawaii avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 79 min | 120 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Hawaii avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 53% | 65.6% | 74.5% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kau Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Kau Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Kau Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 79 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Hawaii median is 120 minutes.
Does Kau Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Kau Hospital and how do I contact it?
Kau Hospital is at 1 Kamani Street, Pahala, HI 96777. Phone: (808) 932-4200.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.