From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 19, 2026Sources
The short version
You clock in at 944 W. Kawailani Street, a quiet residential stretch of Hilo with Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea in view and the hospital about two miles away. The campus is described as the second-largest nursing home in Hawaii.
Employer research, Aug 19, 2026
You would give daily clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs on a campus that runs short-term rehab, long-term care, and two special care units.
For experienced nursesSources
The RN posting says new grads are welcome, and the employer cites education and advancement so you can keep growing after you start.
For new gradsSources
You would work at 944 W. Kawailani Street in a quiet residential pocket of Hilo, with Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea in view and the hospital about two miles away.
If you are moving hereSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Employer cites education and advancement so associates can reach maximum personal and career growth.
Life Care Center of Hilo · employer research
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As of 2026Source: lcca.com- Scheduling
CNA roles list day and evening availability; RN posting highlights overnight shift with exclusive benefits.
Life Care Center of Hilo · employer research
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- Charge opportunities
RN job requires daily clinical supervision of CNAs and LPNs on the interdisciplinary team.
Life Care Center of Hilo · employer research
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As of 2026Source: lifecarecareers.hcshiring.com
Benefits
401K, direct deposit, medical/dental/vision, EAP, 24/7 counseling app, FIT FOR LIFE wellness, shift differentials (amount not stated), and generous PDO on the RN posting.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), full-time, $19.00–$23.16 per hour (employer-provided)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse, full-time, $28.00–$34.18 per hour (employer-provided)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Medical Records Assistant, full-time, $19.00–$23.16 per hour (employer-provided)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Receptionist, full-time, $16.00–$18.54 per hour (employer-provided)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Dietary Aide / Dishwasher, full-time, $16.00–$18.54 per hour (employer-provided)
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Activities Assistant, full-time, $16.00–$19.50 per hour (employer-provided)
As of 2026
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- Shift pay
Shift differentials advertised for Life Care Center of Hilo associates; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
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- Benefits
RN overnight shift advertised with exclusive benefits; amounts not stated
As of 2026
The units
Special care units
Indeed says this is the only facility with two special care units.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comShort-term rehabilitation
Facility described as serving short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comLong-term care
Listed among core services with short-term rehab and post-operative recovery.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comSkilled nursing / rehab
Parent careers site tags the Hilo campus SN - RE - AC.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: lifecarecareers.comWound care
RN posting says experience in wound care is a plus; not described as a dedicated unit.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: lifecarecareers.hcshiring.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Parent-company Glassdoor rating
- Life Care Centers of America sits well below average on Glassdoor, with only about a third of reviewers recommending the employer.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- CEO approval
- Only about a third of Glassdoor reviewers approve of the parent-company CEO.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
On Glassdoor, only about a third of reviewers recommend the parent company, Life Care Centers of America, and about a third approve of its CEO.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Hilo, HI
Far from resort enclaves, Hilo surrounds nurses with deep cultural roots on the Big Island’s lush windward coast. Settle in central Hilo Town or commute 15 minutes from Hawaiian Paradise Park. Post-shift life moves at an unhurried pace, defined by walks through Liliʻuokalani Gardens, swims off Coconut Island, and stops at Ken’s House of Pancakes.
Browse roles in Hilo- State price level · Hawaii
- 10% above the national average
- State index 110.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,427/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,779/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Life Care Center of Hilo
- RN
- ADN accepted
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Life-Care-Centers-of-America-EI_IE2875.11,39.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-Hilo-1
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- lcca.com/locations/hi/hilo
Employer website
- lcca.com/locations/hi/hilo/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- lifecarecareers.com/locations/hi
Nursing here
- lifecarecareers.hcshiring.com/jobs/i9SDRp2T8UqI-eU61DJWrQ
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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