Hickory Creek at Columbus
5480 E 25th Street, Columbus, IN 47203 · Bartholomew County · (812) 372-6136
36 certified beds, about 28 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155424 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 12, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since June 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.35 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.72 of those hours.
38.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to American Senior Communities, an affiliated group of 90 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 8 health citations on file.
September 12, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure care planned interventions were implemented for 2 of 12 residents reviewed for Care Plans. (Residents 19 and 7)
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide physician prescribed medications in a timely manner for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for medications. (Residents 6 and 29)
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure foods were stored in a sanitary manner related to unlabeled foods for 1 of 3 kitchen observations.
August 29, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of blood glucose levels per the physician's order for 1 of 14 residents reviewed for notification of change. (Resident 8)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor a resident's blood pressure as ordered by the physician's for 1 of 14 residents reviewed for quality of care. (Resident 7)
January 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's record accurately reflected the administration of a narcotic medication for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for resident records. (Resident B)
June 12, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to identify pressure ulcers in a timely manner and document treatment administrations for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident 1)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store medications appropriately related to insulin pens for 1 of 2 medication carts reviewed. (Back Hall medication cart)
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 4 on September 12, 2025, 3 on August 29, 2024, 9 on June 12, 2023.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Meet other general requirements.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- C Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.35 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.05 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.97 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.66 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 4.86 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.46 on weekdays and 3.05 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.38 in April to June 2025 to 3.35 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.35 | 0.72 | 3.46 | 3.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 28 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.41 | 0.74 | 3.54 | 3.06 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.57 | 0.80 | 3.70 | 3.23 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.38 | 0.77 | 3.52 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 31 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.9 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to American Senior Communities, a group of 90 nursing homes averaging 3.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/01/2013 |
| Chies, Steven | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Dynes, Sheldon | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Jackson, Blake | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Ethan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Mark | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Jackson, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/14/2024 | |
| Jackson, Wessley | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Justice, David | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Kelsey, Donna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/18/2024 | |
| Pidgeon, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Shore, Marion | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Stitle, Stephen | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2021 | |
| Ware, Deborah | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/27/2021 | |
| Wright, Theressa | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/21/2021 | |
| Ring, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2022 | |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/01/2021 | |
| Bowling, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/20/2026 | |
| Dice, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Morio-Hale, Sabrina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/08/2025 | |
| Mustaklem, Marwan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/22/2021 | |
| Ring, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2022 | |
| Shane, Andrew | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Van Camp, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Dynes, Sheldon | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Pidgeon, John | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Shore, Marion | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Ware, Deborah | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/27/2021 | |
| American Senior Communities LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/19/2025 | |
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/07/2025 | |
| Dice, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Morio-Hale, Sabrina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/13/2025 | |
| Mustaklem, Marwan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/19/2025 | |
| Shane, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Van Camp, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 12, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 12, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 29, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.05 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Four Seasons Retirement Center Columbus, 0.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Willow Crossing Health & Rehabilitation Center Columbus, 2.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Silver Oaks Health Campus Columbus, 2.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Miller's Merry Manor Hope, 6.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Belmont Health & Rehabilitation, the Columbus, 7.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Seymour Crossing Seymour, 18.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Majestic Care of North Vernon North Vernon, 18.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Waldron, 19.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 41 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hickory Creek at Columbus's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hickory Creek at Columbus 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hickory Creek at Columbus get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 12, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Hickory Creek at Columbus been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Hickory Creek at Columbus accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Hickory Creek at Columbus?
- CMS lists 35 owners and managers, and links the home to American Senior Communities. Legal business name: HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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