The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
NORTH WOODS VILLAGE
KOKOMO, IN · Medicare-certified · 155 beds
In good standing
Government-runChain member
3 of 5 overall
NORTH WOODS VILLAGE in Kokomo, IN has an overall 3-star rating. Its staffing is a major weakness at 1 star, with reported nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included abuse prevention, care planning, and following treatment orders.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1835 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1835.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 2.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.8%6.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%5.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.5%3.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.1%2.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%7.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.9%32.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.4%16.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
59.8%46.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.1%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $24,291 in total fines.
- $24,291
Federal fine
Jan 11, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Chain
- Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES · 91 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 113.5 residents on an average day (73% of 155 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.