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Nursing homes in Howard County, Indiana
Howard County, Indiana, has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 707 certified beds.
14% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 132 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.7 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $33K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Howard County | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 507 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 14% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.7 | 24.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $33K | $4.2M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Place Health Campus | Kokomo | 103 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10.7 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Wellbrooke of Kokomo | Kokomo | 70 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 25.7 | $9K | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Century Villa Health Care | Greentown | 84 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 19.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Kokomo Healthcare Center | Kokomo | 80 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 17.5 | — | 8 Sep 2025 |
| North Woods Village | Kokomo | 155 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8.4 | $24K | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Brickyard Healthcare -Sycamore Village Care Center | Kokomo | 110 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 25.5 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Aperion Care Kokomo | Kokomo | 105 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 30.5 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 17 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 9 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 7 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Trilogy Health Services (2), Aperion Care (1), Brickyard Healthcare (1), Exceptional Living Centers (1), Communicare Health (1), American Senior Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Howard County, Indiana?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 707 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Howard County have the highest CMS ratings?
Waterford Place Health Campus (5 stars), Wellbrooke of Kokomo (5 stars), Century Villa Health Care (4 stars)
How do Howard County nursing homes compare with Indiana?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 18.7 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.