Kokomo Healthcare Center
429 W Lincoln Rd · Kokomo, IN · 46902 · 7654535600
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155222 · certified since July 20, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.