Hickory Creek at Madison
1945 Cragmont St · Madison, IN · 47250 · 8122734696
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 | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 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 October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
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.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155427 · 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.