Government Medicare Medicaid

NORTH WOODS VILLAGE

2233 W JEFFERSON ST, Kokomo, IN 46901

3.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
155 Certified Beds
62 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 4.48%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 7.17%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.34%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 20.9%

Lower is better

How NORTH WOODS VILLAGE Compares

NORTH WOODS VILLAGE is a 155-bed government-owned nursing facility in Kokomo, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.2%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 155 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.

Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kokomo, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Indiana average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.2% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (47% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (39% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.9% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask NORTH WOODS VILLAGE

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTH WOODS VILLAGE with other nursing homes in Kokomo.

How is NORTH WOODS VILLAGE addressing its staffing levels rating?

CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What practices help NORTH WOODS VILLAGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.2% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help NORTH WOODS VILLAGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTH WOODS VILLAGE?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does NORTH WOODS VILLAGE lag behind other Kokomo options?

Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTH WOODS VILLAGE?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Kokomo

Kokomo sits in Howard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
15,816 (19.2%)
Median age
41.4 years
Median household income
$56,387
Median home value
$113,900

Demographics for Howard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kokomo.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 155139
County Howard
Total Beds 155
Occupied Beds 114
Occupancy Rate 73%
Ownership Government - County

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Location

2233 W JEFFERSON ST, Kokomo, IN 46901

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.