Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
Based in the area of Kokomo, IN, Aperion Care Kokomo is a reliable senior care provider that offers top-notch skilled nursing and short term rehabilitation services. The community is purposely-built to accommodate the unique needs of those going through the recovery process from an illness or hospitalization. Residents here enjoy the comfort brought by having an excellent team of care professionals 24 hours and cozy accommodations tailored to their needs and safety.
Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are offered to ensure residents are able to maintain their highest functionality and mobility. A full calendar of activities and musical entertainment are also available to give residents opportunities for fun and leisure. Various amenities like salon services and transportation services are also provided to make residents’ stay more enjoyable and comfortable.
Aperion Care Kokomo is legally operated by Major Hospital, and administered by Markia Baker.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 129 | 36 | This facility has 258% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (129 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 258% worse Rank #307 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 307th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 32.3 | 9 | This facility has 259% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (32.3 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 259% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 126% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 126% worse Rank #268 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 268th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 30 | 19 | This facility has had 58% more total visits than the Indiana average (30 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 58% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 10 | 7 | This facility has 43% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (10 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 43% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 33% | 37% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (33% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 4% better |
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Inspections
| 20 | 13 | This facility has 54% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (20 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 54% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #128 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
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Complaint visits
| 20 | 8 | This facility has 150% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (20 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 150% worse |
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Dec 2024
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
33 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations.
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,914 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 22 | 62 | 8,681 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 8 | 19 | 3,697 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,614 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 10 | 17 | 1,570 | 84 | 91% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1,221 | 88 | 96% | 9.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,042 | 67 | 73% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 504 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 477 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 228 | 62 | 67% | 2.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 190 | 62 | 67% | 2.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 6 | 7 | 97 | 14 | 15% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 89 | 20 | 22% | 4.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 50 | 54% | 1.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 24 | 26% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 6 | 7% | 4.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Aperion Care Kokomo from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kokomo's city center to Aperion Care Kokomo's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Wellbrooke of Kokomo | MC ADC AL NH RC SNF | Kokomo (Orleans Southwest) | - | 118 | - | 25 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Waterford Place Health Campus | MC AL IL NH | Kokomo | - | 151 | - | 44 | - |
| Aperion Care Kokomo | MC NH SNF | Kokomo | - | 105 | A- | 60 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Aperion Care Kokomo is located in Kokomo, Indiana.
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Sherry Kappus is the Director of Nursing at Aperion Care Kokomo.
Aperion Care Kokomo is legally operated by Major Hospital, and administered by Markia Baker.
Aperion Care Kokomo has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IN state health department records, Aperion Care Kokomo's license number is 25-000025-1.
According to IN state health department records, Aperion Care Kokomo's license expires on March 31, 2027.
Aperion Care Kokomo's occupancy is 50%.
Aperion Care Kokomo is registered as a for-profit in IN.
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