Silver Birch of Kokomo

Assisted Living in Kokomo

Overview of Silver Birch of Kokomo

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.

(765) 868-7266
Bed community size
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 83 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
101 / 128
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2025
License Number24-014137-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silver Birch of Kokomo is legally operated by Kokomo Rcf Lp, and administrated by Antonio Stewart.

Profit StatusPROFIT

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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Silver Birch of Kokomo

Assisted Living

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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.

Inspection Overview Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

14 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 129th of 388 in Indiana

14 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 8% above Indiana avg
14 Complaint Visits Indiana avg: 8 75% above Indiana avg Ranked 301st of 367 6 formal complaints filed · avg: 5 Formal complaints can result in multiple visits
6 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 14% below Indiana avg
22 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 35% below Indiana avg Ranked 154th of 385
8 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 33% below Indiana avg

6 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date April 9, 2025
Complaint Investigation

22 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

22 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

1.6 deficiencies per inspection

Indiana average: 5.1 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Silver Birch of Kokomo

The most recent inspection on April 9, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaints investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving medication management, staff training, abuse prevention, and resident safety, including substantiated cases of physical and sexual abuse and issues with narcotic medication misappropriation. Complaint investigations were mixed, with several substantiated cases related to abuse, neglect during transport, and medication errors, while many other complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as staff termination occurred following substantiated abuse findings, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement in recent visits, with the most recent inspections indicating compliance and correction of prior deficiencies.

Compare Assisted Living around Kokomo The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

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AL

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MC

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IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Silver Birch Of Kokomo Studio
Silver Birch Of Kokomo 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
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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).
IN

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
IN

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).
IN

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.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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
IN

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)

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