CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Kohala Hospital
Kapaau, HI 96755
County: Hawaii Directions Apple Maps Call (808) 889-6211
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
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Quick answers about Kohala Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Kohala Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 22 min in the Kohala Hospital emergency room (the average across Hawaii hospitals is 2 hr). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (808) 889-6211. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Kohala Hospital?
The main phone number for Kohala Hospital is (808) 889-6211, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (808) 889-6211What is the address of Kohala Hospital?
Kohala Hospital is at 54-383 Hospital Road, Kapaau, HI 96755.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Kohala Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Kohala Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Kohala Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 22 minutes there. That is 38 minutes shorter than the average across Hawaii hospitals (2 hours).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Kohala Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Kohala Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 121302). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Hawaii that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMSA | 6 of 6 plans | PREFERRED-PROVIDER-PLAN | Preferred-Provider-Plan |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Hawaii
Plans that include this hospital: HMSA Bronze PPO I, HMSA Bronze PPO II HSA, HMSA Gold PPO I, HMSA Gold PPO II, HMSA Platinum PPO, HMSA Silver PPO Compare plans
Adults in Hawaii qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Hawaii Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Kohala Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Kohala Hospital is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Hawaii: HMSA (6 of 6 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Kohala Hospital take Medicare?
Kohala Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 121302), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Kohala Hospital accept HMSA?
Kohala Hospital is in network for 6 of 6 plans that HMSA sells on the Hawaii Marketplace in 2027, according to HMSA's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Kohala Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 240 patients. | 82 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 32 patients. | 122 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 1,716 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 91 patients. | 80% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 34 patients. | 12% | 15% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Kohala Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 14mi Kohala Home Health Care of North Hi Comm HospKamuela, HI · 88% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 14mi North Hawaii Hospice, INCKamuela, HI · 98% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Kohala Hospital
6 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 2 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Kapaau, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Hawaii hospital finances.
Who owns Kohala Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Kohala Hospital, a non-profit organization.
17 doctors and other clinicians list Kohala Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Kohala Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Hawaii is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Parts of Hawaii are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 16.
Dental: Parts of Hawaii are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Hawaii earn a median $136,320 a year. Healthcare salaries in Hawaii.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Hawaii shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in Hawaii
Registered nurses across Hawaii (all employers) earned a median of $136,320 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in HawaiiNurse Practitioner salary in HawaiiRespiratory Therapist salary in HawaiiHealthcare salaries in Hawaii
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