Hickory Creek at Columbus
5480 E 25th Street · Columbus, IN · 47203 · 8123726136
36 certified beds Government - County Chain: American Senior Communities
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2023
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.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155424 · certified since February 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.