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Aperion Care Kokomo

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

3518 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902105 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 86 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (54%)

Below average in IN · Below recommended RN staffing · Chain outperformer · $15,593 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has a dedicated activities department and friendly office staff, but the reports of neglect and hygiene issues are deeply concerning. Before choosing this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening shift to observe the actual level of care and staff responsiveness firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

86 reviews on Google
Reviews for Aperion Care Kokomo are extremely polarized, with many five-star ratings praising the staff's friendliness and cleanliness, while numerous one-star reviews describe severe neglect, including reports of patients left in soiled linens, medication errors, and poor communication. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between positive experiences and reports of substandard care, particularly regarding response times and professional conduct.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff4.0Clean5.0Activities9.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Friendly and welcoming front-office staff
  • Clean, well-maintained facility environment
  • Engaging activities and events for residents
  • Proactive physical therapy and rehab services

Concerns

  • Neglect of basic hygiene and toileting needs (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with family members (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(3)'18(1)'20(3)'22(7)'24(18)'26(10)

Distribution · 88 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

20%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance with daily hygiene and toileting needs?
  • 2I noticed some families have struggled with communication; what is your standard process for keeping family members updated on their loved one's health status and care plan changes?
  • 3With the facility's focus on physical therapy and rehab, how do you ensure that medication management remains precise and error-free for residents undergoing these treatments?
  • 4I see you have an active calendar of events; could you walk me through how you encourage residents to participate in these activities and how you accommodate those with different mobility levels?
  • 5How do you address and resolve concerns regarding staff-resident interactions to ensure that every resident feels treated with dignity and respect?
  • 6Since you have a dedicated front-office team, how do they coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure that family inquiries are addressed promptly and effectively?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nurses and CNA 's are very attentive to her and have given us, as a family, a feeling of COMFORT when we are visiting and SECURITY when we aren't able to be there.

Memory care family member · 2016★★★★★

I was there all day with her ,I changed her my self after waiting 10 mins for someone to answer call light. Yep I changed her 4 to 5 times while there and it took forever for them to release her at like 5pm

Long-term resident's family · 2021☆☆☆☆

The first person I encountered was leaving but took the time to look for the room number of the person I was visiting,she wasn't in her room so the next two aides was also leaving I asked where my person might be one said the dining room it was my first time there so I had to ask where that might be and with a huge sigh she s

Visitor · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 86 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.36hrs
48%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.39hrs
83%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
49%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility87.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.1%
US
12.1%
IN
24.8%
Howard
9.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility38.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.5%
US
19.5%
IN
23.5%
Howard
24.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.2%
US
15.5%
IN
13.6%
Howard
14.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
14.4%
IN
11.4%
Howard
16.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.3%
Better than Avg
Here
97.3%
US
93.4%
IN
93.6%
Howard
92.2%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.1%
US
15.3%
IN
13.0%
Howard
18.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility68.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
68.3%
US
81.8%
IN
81.5%
Howard
81.6%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.4%
US
79.8%
IN
79.0%
Howard
82.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
IN
1.3%
Howard
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (7.6)
8 complaint-triggered
$15,593 in fines

Aperion Care Kokomo shows persistent safety and emergency preparedness problems across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints about resident protection and care standards. The facility has recurring issues with fire safety systems, emergency preparedness protocols, and basic resident care including wound care and personal dignity. While most deficiencies are eventually corrected, the same problems keep reappearing, particularly around safety systems and care planning.

Feb 5, 2026Complaint
1
0686Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Aug 15, 2025Routine
10
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0300Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Dec 3, 2024Complaint
3
0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Sep 23, 2024Routine
26
0006Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0291Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0567Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0727Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Jan 24, 2024Complaint
2
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Sep 29, 2023Complaint
2
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 18, 2023

$15,593

Payment Denial

Aug 18, 2023

10-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aperion Care Kokomo

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aperion Care

Chain Size

33 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 7 of 32

Ownership & Management

Owners

Turofsky, Steven

Owner

Aperion Indiana Investor Group, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

12%

Atied Associates LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

40%

1219 Limted Partnership

Owner (parent company) · Organization

257 Limted Partnership

Owner (parent company) · Organization

42170 Limted Partnership

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Delecia Wirtenberg Revocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Frederick S Frankel Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Island City Equity Partners LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Morris Esformes 2021 Revocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sahra and Dov Segal

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Koder, Michelle

Owner (parent company)

Wrotslovskty, Sheldon

Owner (parent company)

Yolinsky, Jack

Owner (parent company)

Berkowitz, David

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Meystel, Yosef

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Attinger, JefferyManaging Control - Governing BodyMorgan, SherryManaging Control - Governing BodyClaxton, RyanOfficer / DirectorUlbert, LisaOfficer / DirectorAperion Care INCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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