Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Kokomo, IN

Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Kokomo, IN

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo

At Primrose retirement community, they value comfort, security, and convenience. Their apartment homes are made to be spacious to ensure that the residents are comfortable and relaxed during their stay here. The staff are well-trained and more than able to handle assistance and support for daily tasks, both simple and complex.

This facility is focused on maintaining a healthy living environment for their residents. They are person-centered on their approach for the seniors living in their community. Aside from making sure that each individual is cared for physically, they are also kept engaged mentally by the activities and events held by the facility. Seniors will surely enjoy their time here at Primrose Retirement.

(765) 455-1700

Types of Care at Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo

Assisted Living Independent Living
Bed community size
136-bed community Rank #129 / 441Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 441 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #237 / 412Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 412 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 55 / 100 Rank #180 / 588Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 588 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
40%
Rank #397 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 433 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
55 / 136
Average residents per home in Indiana 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 5, 2025
ExpirationApril 30, 2026
License Number25-011555-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo is legally operated by Tp Kokomo Operations Llc, and administrated by Pamela Freeman.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Residential
136 units
Total beds
136 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency response system in place.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(765) 319-0025

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Onsite Nursing Staff 24/7
Beauty Salon And Barbershop
Billiard Room
Chapel
Enclosed Garages Available
Wellness Center
Housekeeping
Ice Cream Parlor
Central Air/Heat
Library
Walk-In Closet
Washer/Dryer Hookup
On-Site Therapy
Pet Friendly
Scheduled Transportation
ActivitiesDaily activities are organized for residents.
Specific ProgramsTownhome Villas, Signature Programs, Telehealth for Seniors
Religious ServicesChapel available.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining services include daily meals and snacks prepared by the kitchen staff.

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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 5 deficiencies 3 complaints 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above)
9 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (68% below)
• Total visits (58% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Inspections (54% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (38% below)
• Complaint visits (25% below)
Latest Inspection April 15, 2025 Renewal

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. 536 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 1.39 This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.61.9 This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 68% better

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. 819 This facility has 58% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (8 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 58% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 47 This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%37% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 613 This facility has 54% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (6 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 54% better

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. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.81.3 This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 68 This facility has 25% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (6 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 25% better

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

The most recent inspection on April 15, 2025, cited a deficiency for failing to provide annual health statements showing no evidence of infectious tuberculosis for several residents. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and deficiencies, including issues with fire and disaster drill documentation and medication labeling, as well as substantiated complaints involving resident neglect and misappropriation of property. The main themes of deficiencies involved documentation and resident safety, including medication management and supervision of residents at risk. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, with one involving neglect that led to a resident’s fall and injury, and another involving theft by a staff member; enforcement actions included staff termination and police involvement. The facility’s inspection history shows some ongoing challenges with compliance, although corrective actions have been implemented following cited deficiencies.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 496 / 548 / 811 / 1,068 - 1,600 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kokomo's city center to Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Howard Regional Health System)

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Indiana

Primrose Retirement Community 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).
IN

~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 Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo

What neighborhood is Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo in?

Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo is in the Primrose Retirement Community neighborhood of Kokomo.

Who is the owner of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo?

The legal owner and operator of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo is Tp Kokomo Operations Llc.

Is Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo in a walkable area?

Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo?

According to IN state health department records, Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo's license number is 25-011555-1.

When does Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo's license expires on April 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo?

Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo's occupancy is 40%.

Who is the administrator of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo?

Pamela Freeman is the administrator of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo.

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