KOKOMO HEALTHCARE CENTER

Kokomo Healthcare Center is a long-term care facility located at 429 W Lincoln Rd in Kokomo, Indiana (ZIP 46902) in Howard County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 80 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Kokomo Healthcare Center received a 3-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance in line with national norms for that category. Its staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest rating on the five-point scale, suggesting staffing levels below what CMS considers adequate relative to other facilities nationally. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible, reflecting clinical quality indicators that exceed national benchmarks in that category. Kokomo Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals and families researching payment options should contact the facility directly at (765) 453-5600 to confirm current acceptance of specific insurance plans, private pay arrangements, or any additional payment methods that may apply. When considered alongside national data, Kokomo Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, but the individual component ratings vary significantly. The 1-star staffing rating falls below national norms, while the 5-star quality measure rating places the facility among the top performers nationally in that category. The 3-star health inspection rating is consistent with the national median. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review all available CMS data, including detailed inspection reports and staffing hour information, when evaluating this or any long-term care facility. Complete records are available through the CMS Care Compare database.