Kokomo Place is an assisted living community located in Kokomo, Indiana. Designed for seniors who need assistance with daily activities but do not require skilled nursing care, the facility offers tailored support in a residential setting. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, while self-care is encouraged for eating when possible. Medication management is provided, and residents benefit from personalized care plans overseen by the nursing and caregiving team. Regular housekeeping, meal service, and a pet-friendly policy contribute to the home-like environment.
The community offers several amenities such as barber and beauty salon services, indoor and outdoor walking paths, scheduled wellness programs, and organized fitness activities to support physical wellbeing. Clubs and social activities encourage engagement, although families sometimes express a desire for expanded activity offerings. Kokomo Place features a secured community with controlled access to promote safety. For residents requiring support related to incontinence or ambulatory care, staff are trained to provide appropriate assistance. While Kokomo Place lists memory care offerings in some materials, it is not licensed or staffed for higher-level memory care or advanced medical needs. The primary care focus remains on assisted living rather than specialized dementia or memory care services. The facility communicates in English and fosters an inclusive community setting.
Medical support includes the scheduling of doctor’s appointments and offering diabetes care as part of the overall wellness program. However, the facility does not provide skilled nursing care or advanced memory care services. Residents with higher levels of acuity or progressive medical needs may require additional assessment to determine if Kokomo Place can fully meet their requirements.
Regarding transportation, Kokomo Place offers scheduled transportation as well as transportation provided at cost. These services are intended to assist residents in attending medical appointments, running errands, or participating in community activities outside the facility. This approach helps residents maintain connections with external healthcare providers and remain active in the local community, while also accommodating non-medical outings.
Resident and family reviews frequently highlight the approachability and dedication of Kokomo Place’s staff, citing friendly interactions, helpfulness, and consistent communication. Many families report improved mood and comfort in their loved ones following the transition to the community, attributing these positive outcomes to attentive care and a welcoming, clean environment. Some families, however, note areas for improvement, particularly for residents with advanced memory care or higher medical supervision needs, expressing concerns about occasional lapses in oversight and communication. Other concerns include administrative policies, the frequency of carpet cleaning, response times, and perceptions of value relative to the cost. Overall, Kokomo Place is most often recommended for seniors best suited to assisted living within a supportive, community-oriented environment, rather than for those needing significant hands-on medical or memory care services.
Costs at this community start at $1,995 and range up to $7,604. The average price in the community is $4,800, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,122. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
