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Silver Birch of Kokomo
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Silver Birch of Kokomo

408 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN 46901 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Considered as a premier living facility in Kokomo, boasting their affordability. They fully focus on providing an excellent retirement living experience for seniors, despite their financial capability. Silver Birch also fully embraces their core values of respect, accountability, enjoying and celebrating, living life genuinely, and most importantly, improving on everything.

Aside from the excellent values that the facility lives by, they also make sure their senior residents are having the time of their lives. They host various community events and activities that are enjoyable for everybody. The living facilities are also spacious ensuring that the residents can relax in their private rooms comfortably. At Silver Birch, residents get to experience their golden years under the best care.

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Bed community size
128-bed community Rank #147 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 433 homes in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #132 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 homes in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #5 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 587 homes in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #104 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
101 / 128
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License Number24-014137-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silver Birch of Kokomo is legally operated by Kokomo Rcf LP, and administered by Antonio Stewart.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
128 units
Total beds
128 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingMelissa Johnson

Contact Information

Fax(219) 879-5618

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 22 deficiencies 6 complaints 14 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #177 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 177th out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 2 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above)
• Inspections (8% above)
• Total complaints (20% above)
• Complaints per year (15% above)
• Complaint visits (75% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (39% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2236 This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 39% better Rank #128 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.61.9 This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better Rank #85 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 85th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 1419 This facility has had 26% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (14 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 26% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 67 This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 43%37% This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (43% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 6% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1413 This facility has 8% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 8% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 65 This facility has 20% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 20% worse Rank #200 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 200th out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 1.51.3 This facility has 15% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 148 This facility has 75% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 75% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 9, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to allegations IN00456997 and IN00457232.
  • November 12, 2024 survey cited 5 deficiencies including narcotic misappropriation affecting 4 residents and failure of CPR/first aid training on 7 of 21 shifts.
  • January 19, 2024 complaint investigation cited 5 deficiencies for abuse, narcotic misappropriation, and insulin administration errors affecting 11 of 12 residents reviewed.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kokomo's city center to Silver Birch of Kokomo's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.25 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph Hospital & Health Care)

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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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9
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Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo
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IL
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Kokomo (Primrose Retirement Community)
136
Facility 136
IN AVG 116
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55
Facility 55
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Silver Birch of Kokomo
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Facility 128
IN AVG 116
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83
Facility 83
IN AVG 37
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1
Facility 1
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 78.9% Antonio StewartKokomo Rcf LPMelissa Johnson
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Facility 81
IN AVG 83
Rank #177 / 392
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Facility 6
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Facility 118
IN AVG 116
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Facility 25
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Facility 72
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Silver Birch of Kokomo is located in Kokomo, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
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Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Birch of Kokomo

What neighborhood is Silver Birch of Kokomo in?

Silver Birch of Kokomo is in the South Washington Street neighborhood of Kokomo.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch of Kokomo?

Melissa Johnson is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch of Kokomo.

Who is the owner of Silver Birch of Kokomo?

Silver Birch of Kokomo is legally operated by Kokomo Rcf LP, and administered by Antonio Stewart.

Is Silver Birch of Kokomo in a walkable area?

Silver Birch of Kokomo has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Silver Birch of Kokomo?

According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch of Kokomo's license number is 24-014137-1.

When does Silver Birch of Kokomo's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch of Kokomo's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Silver Birch of Kokomo?

Silver Birch of Kokomo's occupancy is 79%.

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