Hickory Creek at Winamac
515 E 13th St · Winamac, IN · 46996 · 5749466143
36 certified beds Government - County Chain: American Senior Communities
- 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
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 6, 2024
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 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155436 · certified since April 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.