--- title: "Hawaii Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights" url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/hawaii/" description: "Look up HI nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit." --- Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse. # Hawaii at a Glance National Safety Standing Rank #6 of 51 43 Total Homes 6 Serious Deficiencies 40 Infection-Related Deficiencies $884K in Penalties 1 Payment Suspensions 1.76 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day ### Resident Protection Strength State Oversight Moderate Staffing Requirements Limited Penalties for Violations Limited Access to Legal Help Moderate The Office of Health Care Assurance licenses, inspects, and certifies Hawaii nursing homes and care facilities. - Licenses and inspects Hawaii nursing homes annually - Investigates complaints against licensed care facilities - State facility rules appear in Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 [Visit the state agency site →](https://health.hawaii.gov/ohca/) ### Deadlines to Take Legal Action PERSONAL INJURY 2 years Usually runs from the date of injury or discovery. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) WRONGFUL DEATH 2 years Generally runs from the date of death and is filed by the personal representative or surviving family. [Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/) Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.