Hickory Creek at Huntington
1425 Grant St · Huntington, IN · 46750 · 2603564867
36 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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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 | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 3, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155543 · certified since January 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.