Occupancy rate
79%
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Silver Birch of Kokomo
Assisted Living · Kokomo, IN
Silver Birch of Kokomo
Assisted Living · Kokomo, IN
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.
128-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
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
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Occupied beds
101 / 128
Average residents per home in Indiana
70 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 9, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2025
License Number24-014137-1
Silver Birch of Kokomo is legally operated by Kokomo Rcf Lp, and administrated by Antonio Stewart.
Profit StatusProfit
Residential
128 units
Total beds
128 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingMELISSA JOHNSON
Fax(219) 879-5618
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Silver Birch of Kokomo
Assisted Living
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 Scorecard
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
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) 5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (39% below)
• Deficiencies per year (39% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Total visits (26% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above)
• Inspections (8% above)
• Total complaints (20% above)
• Complaints per year (15% above)
• Complaint visits (75% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (39% below)
• Deficiencies per year (39% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Total visits (26% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% below)
Latest Inspection
April 9, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 36 | This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 5.5 | 9 | This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5.5 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 14 | 19 | This facility has 26% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 26% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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 |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 8% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 1.5 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 14 | 8 | This facility has 75% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 75% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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— 1.25 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at St Joseph Hospital & Health Care)
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| Bloom at Kokomo |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kokomo (Greentree) | 138 | Yes | 9 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1 | 68.8% | Katherine Hopwood | Bloom At Kokomo LLC | Johnanna Bowling | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2.0 |
| Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Kokomo (Primrose Retirement Community) | 136 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1 | 40.4% | Pamela Freeman | Tp Kokomo Operations LLC | - | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0.6 |
| Silver Birch of Kokomo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Kokomo (South Washington Street) | 128 | Yes | 83 | Studio / 1 Bed | 2 | 78.9% | Antonio Stewart | Kokomo Rcf LP | Melissa Johnson | 14 | 6 | 22 | 1.6 |
| The Crossings at Kokomo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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. | Kokomo | 92 | Yes | 38 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1 | 68.5% | Douglas Hurlbut | Snh Northwoods Tenant LLC | Kimberly Campbell | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2.7 |
| Kokomo Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Kokomo (Western Woods) | 56 | Yes | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed | 2 | 62.5% | Andrea Stonestreet | Ops Living Kokomo, LLC | Kirsten Blumke | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0.7 |
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?
The legal owner and operator of Silver Birch of Kokomo is Kokomo Rcf Lp.
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, 2025.
What is the occupancy rate at Silver Birch of Kokomo?
Silver Birch of Kokomo's occupancy is 79%.
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