Caring For And Honoring Our Nation's Heroes

It is said that a nation’s gratitude is measured by the way its people honor their defenders. To defend the Constitution, serve in harm’s way, and bear the cost of freedom for all is a sacrifice worthy of active gratitude.

In everything we do here at the Yuko Okutsu State Veterans Home - Hilo, we strive to honor and serve our nation’s aging veterans, as they have honored us through their service and sacrifice.

Our stated purpose is to care for the needs of these valiant men and women with gratitude, a reverence for life, and a heart for healing.

To find enjoyment and meaning in the moments of each day is the essence of living. At the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Nursing Home - Hilo, we are committed to create and maintain a high standard of living for all veterans we have the privilege of serving.

We provide high quality nursing and personal care, applied with courtesy and compassion. Our reverence for life emphasizes the sacred individuality of every person in our care. Compassion is a part of all we do.

Working together, our staff, residents, and volunteers create a community that seeks to uphold and affirm the dignity and joy of life as we care for the physical and emotional needs of our residents. Daily activities are designed to satisfy the mind and body. Community activities help build friend-ships and a true sense of belonging.

We are a VA and Medicare/Medicaid certified health care community, striving to honoring veterans through dedicated and compassionate care.

What Our Residents and Their Families Say About Us

"The Staff has great teamwork."

"My dad is going blind and his Occupational Therapist went above and beyond by helping him select what he watches on television with a special remote control."

"The staff is very kind and caring."

"They gave a very good recreation program."

"I like that they have cable television available."

"They always make my dad feel comfortable."

"Sometimes I forget that my dad has a complicated medical condition. I find that the staff at the Veteran's home is very attentive in taking care of it."

"I value the quality of care and communication the give us."

"I value the cleaniliness of the facility and that they are always well-staffed."

Yukio Okutsu

Yukio Okutsu, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on Mt. Belvedere, Italy in 1945.  While his platoon was halted by the crossfire of three machine guns, he single-handedly destroyed or caused to withdraw over a dozen entrenched enemy while exposing himself to heavy enemy fire.  Hawaii’s first State Veterans Home is honored to bear his name.