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Hickory Creek At Columbus
5480 E 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47203
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 36 beds, Hickory Creek At Columbus serves Columbus in Bartholomew County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 2, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 22.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 38.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bartholomew Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 19 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.2 | 23.2 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 45.5% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 29 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
| 12 Jun 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.7%, RNs 42.9%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.5% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.8% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.8% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Henry County Memorial Hospital. Chain: American Senior Communities (90 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2013 |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bartholomew County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Retirement Center | Columbus | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26.7 | — | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Silver Oaks Health Campus | Columbus | 80 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 23.8 | $9K | 12 May 2026 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | Hope | 75 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.0 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Belmont Health & Rehabilitation, The | Columbus | 180 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 11.7 | — | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Columbus | 112 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 23.2 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Bartholomew County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hickory Creek At Columbus been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Hickory Creek At Columbus been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hickory Creek At Columbus compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hickory Creek At Columbus?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Henry County Memorial Hospital and American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hickory Creek At Columbus last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.