WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS
800 ST JOSEPH DR, Kokomo, IN 46901
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How WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS Compares
WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS is a 103-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Kokomo, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 103 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% 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: 6.8% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (50% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (28% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse 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 WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS with other nursing homes in Kokomo.
How is WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 103 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WATERFORD PLACE HEALTH CAMPUS's rating advantage in Kokomo?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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.
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