Hickory Creek at Rochester

340 E 18th Street · Rochester, IN · 46975 · 5742235100

36 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 84
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.133.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.070.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.47≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year56%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $14,901

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected May 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 10, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 10, 2024

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 10, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F June 10, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F April 21, 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 May 25, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 21, 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 May 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 6, 2025Fine$14,901

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155430 · certified since March 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.