Kokomo Healthcare Center
Kokomo, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155222) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (765) 453-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kokomo Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of about 3.1 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kokomo Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Kokomo Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Kokomo Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, operating under for-profit corporate ownership since first approval in 1983. The facility maintains 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kokomo Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 2. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.50750 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.34787 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS Care Compare shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
Kokomo Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the facility for additional information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kokomo Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.50750 hours per resident per day, including 0.34787 RN hours per resident per day, with a 43.1% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kokomo Healthcare Center has 80 certified beds with an average of 69.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 20, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7654535600 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7654535600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155222?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.