Skilled nursing · Kokomo, IN

Kokomo Healthcare Center

429 W LINCOLN RD, Kokomo, IN 46902

3 / 5CMS 80 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 27%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Kokomo Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 73 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 6.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.39 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 40 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.39

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

6.5%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.39

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.55

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

6.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

38.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155222

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds80

Avg residents67

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.39 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 38%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Kokomo Healthcare Center?

Kokomo Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Kokomo Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Kokomo Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Kokomo Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

6.5 percent of long-stay residents at Kokomo Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 38.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Kokomo Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Kokomo Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 73 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Kokomo Healthcare Center?

Kokomo Healthcare Center is located at 429 W LINCOLN RD, Kokomo, IN 46902. Phone: (765) 453-5600. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Kokomo Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Kokomo Healthcare Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Kokomo Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Kokomo Healthcare Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Kokomo Healthcare Center compare to other Kokomo skilled nursing facilities?

Kokomo Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 73. The full Kokomo directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Kokomo directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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