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Kokomo Healthcare Center

429 W Lincoln Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902

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Kokomo Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Kokomo, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. Health inspection on August 21, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2026.

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  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  5. Health inspection on September 8, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0755. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on September 8, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2025.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2025.

    • Citation E0031. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

  10. Health inspection on October 11, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2024.

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  11. Fire safety inspection on October 11, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2024.

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  12. Health inspection on May 17, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2024.

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  13. Fire safety inspection on May 17, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2024.

    • Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2024.

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  14. Health inspection on March 7, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0677 from the health inspection on November 6, 2023.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0725 from the health inspection on November 6, 2023.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 3, 2022 from $81,999 to $81,913.

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 3, 2022 from $126,020 to $81,999.

  17. Health inspection on November 6, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 7, 2023.

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  18. Health inspection on October 12, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(765) 453-5600
Last standard health inspection
September 8, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
80
Residents per day, on average
71.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Hancock Regional Hospital
Chain
Communicare Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (15 vs 23).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • REED, SYDNIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/20/2020

Questions

When was Kokomo Healthcare Center last inspected?

CMS lists September 8, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Kokomo Healthcare Center have?

CMS lists 15 health citations since October 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Kokomo Healthcare Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Kokomo Healthcare Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Kokomo Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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