Hickory Creek at Columbus
5480 E 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47203 · (812) 372-6136
Government - County · 36 certified beds
Hickory Creek at Columbus has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 3 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 12, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 12, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 12, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 12, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 16, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.35 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.97 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 28.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Four Seasons Retirement Center Columbus · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Silver Oaks Health Campus Columbus · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation Columbus · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center Columbus · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Miller's Merry Manor Hope · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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