Hickory Creek at Scottsburg
1100 N Gardner Ave · Scottsburg, IN · 47170 · 8127525065
36 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: American Senior Communities
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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 | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 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 January 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 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 January 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 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 August 11, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155417 · certified since December 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.